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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,613.71, 210,603 and 84,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,613.71, 210,603 and 84,629.60 is: 116,786.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,613.71 : 210,603 = 84,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,613.71/210,603 = 84,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,613.71x = 210,603 × 84,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,613.71x = 17,823,247,648.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,823,247,648.80/152,613.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,786.67

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