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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,942.72, 211,094.67 and 84,983.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,942.72, 211,094.67 and 84,983.03 is: 117,295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,942.72 : 211,094.67 = 84,983.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,942.72/211,094.67 = 84,983.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,942.72x = 211,094.67 × 84,983.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,942.72x = 17,939,464,673.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,939,464,673.45/152,942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,295.32

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