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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,943.98, 211,056.82 and 84,965.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,943.98, 211,056.82 and 84,965.23 is: 117,248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,943.98 : 211,056.82 = 84,965.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,943.98/211,056.82 = 84,965.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,943.98x = 211,056.82 × 84,965.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,943.98x = 17,932,490,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,932,490,726.73/152,943.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,248.75

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