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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,658.83, 209,300.93 and 83,689.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,658.83, 209,300.93 and 83,689.30 is: 115,497.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,658.83 : 209,300.93 = 83,689.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,658.83/209,300.93 = 83,689.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,658.83x = 209,300.93 × 83,689.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,658.83x = 17,516,248,321.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,516,248,321.05/151,658.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,497.71

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