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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,670.53, 210,688.72 and 84,685.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,670.53, 210,688.72 and 84,685.30 is: 116,867.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,670.53 : 210,688.72 = 84,685.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,670.53/210,688.72 = 84,685.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,670.53x = 210,688.72 × 84,685.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,670.53x = 17,842,236,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,842,236,721.38/152,670.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,867.59

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