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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,927.45, 211,037.06 and 84,941.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,927.45, 211,037.06 and 84,941.72 is: 117,218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,927.45 : 211,037.06 = 84,941.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,927.45/211,037.06 = 84,941.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,927.45x = 211,037.06 × 84,941.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,927.45x = 17,925,850,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,925,850,860.14/152,927.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,218.01

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