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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,670.36, 209,301.62 and 83,693.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,670.36, 209,301.62 and 83,693.75 is: 115,495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,670.36 : 209,301.62 = 83,693.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,670.36/209,301.62 = 83,693.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,670.36x = 209,301.62 × 83,693.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,670.36x = 17,517,235,993.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,517,235,993.90/151,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,495.45

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