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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,166, 214,129.08 and 84,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,166, 214,129.08 and 84,510 is: 116,623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,166 : 214,129.08 = 84,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,166/214,129.08 = 84,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,166x = 214,129.08 × 84,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,166x = 18,096,048,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,096,048,550.80/155,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,623.80

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