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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,678.65, 209,316.28 and 83,695.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,678.65, 209,316.28 and 83,695.57 is: 115,499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,678.65 : 209,316.28 = 83,695.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,678.65/209,316.28 = 83,695.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,678.65x = 209,316.28 × 83,695.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,678.65x = 17,518,843,899.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,518,843,899.82/151,678.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,499.74

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