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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,872.67, 210,957.21 and 84,893.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,872.67, 210,957.21 and 84,893.96 is: 117,149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,872.67 : 210,957.21 = 84,893.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,872.67/210,957.21 = 84,893.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,872.67x = 210,957.21 × 84,893.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,872.67x = 17,908,992,947.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,908,992,947.45/152,872.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,149.74

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