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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,876.96, 210,958.64 and 85,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,876.96, 210,958.64 and 85,796 is: 118,391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,876.96 : 210,958.64 = 85,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,876.96/210,958.64 = 85,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,876.96x = 210,958.64 × 85,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,876.96x = 18,099,407,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,099,407,477.44/152,876.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,391.99

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