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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,845.89, 210,922.72 and 83,935.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,845.89, 210,922.72 and 83,935.23 is: 115,828.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,845.89 : 210,922.72 = 83,935.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,845.89/210,922.72 = 83,935.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,845.89x = 210,922.72 × 83,935.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,845.89x = 17,703,847,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,703,847,015.43/152,845.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,828.09

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