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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,687.83, 210,709.74 and 84,706.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,687.83, 210,709.74 and 84,706.15 is: 116,894.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,687.83 : 210,709.74 = 84,706.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,687.83/210,709.74 = 84,706.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,687.83x = 210,709.74 × 84,706.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,687.83x = 17,848,410,842.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,848,410,842.90/152,687.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,894.78

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