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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,755, 210,802.62 and 85,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,755, 210,802.62 and 85,687 is: 118,248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,755 : 210,802.62 = 85,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,755/210,802.62 = 85,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,755x = 210,802.62 × 85,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,755x = 18,063,044,099.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,063,044,099.94/152,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,248.46

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