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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,929.08, 211,034.97 and 84,950.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,929.08, 211,034.97 and 84,950.37 is: 117,227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,929.08 : 211,034.97 = 84,950.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,929.08/211,034.97 = 84,950.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,929.08x = 211,034.97 × 84,950.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,929.08x = 17,927,498,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,927,498,784.44/152,929.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,227.53

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