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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,619.96, 210,604.14 and 85,539

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,619.96, 210,604.14 and 85,539 is: 118,037.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,619.96 : 210,604.14 = 85,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,619.96/210,604.14 = 85,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,619.96x = 210,604.14 × 85,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,619.96x = 18,014,867,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,014,867,531.46/152,619.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,037.43

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