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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,673.70, 209,308.32 and 83,691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,673.70, 209,308.32 and 83,691.30 is: 115,493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,673.70 : 209,308.32 = 83,691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,673.70/209,308.32 = 83,691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,673.70x = 209,308.32 × 83,691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,673.70x = 17,517,285,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,517,285,401.62/151,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,493.23

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