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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,662.74, 209,293.95 and 83,683.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,662.74, 209,293.95 and 83,683.94 is: 115,483.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,662.74 : 209,293.95 = 83,683.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,662.74/209,293.95 = 83,683.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,662.74x = 209,293.95 × 83,683.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,662.74x = 17,514,541,307.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,514,541,307.69/151,662.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,483.49

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