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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,659.73, 209,289.82 and 83,680.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,659.73, 209,289.82 and 83,680.93 is: 115,479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,659.73 : 209,289.82 = 83,680.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,659.73/209,289.82 = 83,680.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,659.73x = 209,289.82 × 83,680.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,659.73x = 17,513,566,044.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,513,566,044.71/151,659.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,479.35

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