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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,954.68, 215,217.48 and 84,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,954.68, 215,217.48 and 84,334.72 is: 116,381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,954.68 : 215,217.48 = 84,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,954.68/215,217.48 = 84,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,954.68x = 215,217.48 × 84,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,954.68x = 18,150,305,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,150,305,914.91/155,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,381.93

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