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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,962.84, 211,089.72 and 84,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,962.84, 211,089.72 and 84,979 is: 117,271.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,962.84 : 211,089.72 = 84,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,962.84/211,089.72 = 84,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,962.84x = 211,089.72 × 84,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,962.84x = 17,938,193,315.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,938,193,315.88/152,962.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,271.58

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