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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,683.86, 209,315.54 and 83,687.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,683.86, 209,315.54 and 83,687.51 is: 115,484.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,683.86 : 209,315.54 = 83,687.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,683.86/209,315.54 = 83,687.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,683.86x = 209,315.54 × 83,687.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,683.86x = 17,517,094,881.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,517,094,881.89/151,683.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,484.24

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