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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,607.96, 210,587.54 and 85,527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,607.96, 210,587.54 and 85,527 is: 118,020.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,607.96 : 210,587.54 = 85,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,607.96/210,587.54 = 85,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,607.96x = 210,587.54 × 85,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,607.96x = 18,010,920,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,010,920,533.58/152,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,020.85

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