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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,656.78, 209,285.77 and 83,677.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,656.78, 209,285.77 and 83,677.98 is: 115,475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,656.78 : 209,285.77 = 83,677.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,656.78/209,285.77 = 83,677.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,656.78x = 209,285.77 × 83,677.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,656.78x = 17,512,610,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,512,610,581.17/151,656.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,475.29

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