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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,523.73, 215,996.91 and 84,901.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,523.73, 215,996.91 and 84,901.37 is: 117,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,523.73 : 215,996.91 = 84,901.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,523.73/215,996.91 = 84,901.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,523.73x = 215,996.91 × 84,901.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,523.73x = 18,338,433,574.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,338,433,574.77/156,523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,160.72

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