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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,678.39, 209,315.94 and 83,695.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,678.39, 209,315.94 and 83,695.31 is: 115,499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,678.39 : 209,315.94 = 83,695.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,678.39/209,315.94 = 83,695.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,678.39x = 209,315.94 × 83,695.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,678.39x = 17,518,762,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,518,762,486.24/151,678.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,499.40

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