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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,978.52, 215,250.36 and 84,358.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,978.52, 215,250.36 and 84,358.55 is: 116,414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,978.52 : 215,250.36 = 84,358.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,978.52/215,250.36 = 84,358.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,978.52x = 215,250.36 × 84,358.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,978.52x = 18,158,207,180.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,158,207,180.33/155,978.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,414.79

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