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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,648.76, 209,270.40 and 82,735.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,648.76, 209,270.40 and 82,735.76 is: 114,172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,648.76 : 209,270.40 = 82,735.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,648.76/209,270.40 = 82,735.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,648.76x = 209,270.40 × 82,735.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,648.76x = 17,314,145,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,314,145,589.50/151,648.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,172.68

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