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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,562.43, 210,541.27 and 84,575.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,562.43, 210,541.27 and 84,575.35 is: 116,716.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,562.43 : 210,541.27 = 84,575.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,562.43/210,541.27 = 84,575.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,562.43x = 210,541.27 × 84,575.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,562.43x = 17,806,601,381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,806,601,381.87/152,562.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,716.82

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