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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,996.69, 215,274.61 and 84,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,996.69, 215,274.61 and 84,376.52 is: 116,439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,996.69 : 215,274.61 = 84,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,996.69/215,274.61 = 84,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,996.69x = 215,274.61 × 84,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,996.69x = 18,164,122,272.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,164,122,272.53/155,996.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,439.16

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