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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,762, 210,813 and 85,695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,762, 210,813 and 85,695.44 is: 118,260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,762 : 210,813 = 85,695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,762/210,813 = 85,695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,762x = 210,813 × 85,695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,762x = 18,065,712,792.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,065,712,792.72/152,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,260.52

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