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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,687.43, 209,328.50 and 83,704.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,687.43, 209,328.50 and 83,704.39 is: 115,511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,687.43 : 209,328.50 = 83,704.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,687.43/209,328.50 = 83,704.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,687.43x = 209,328.50 × 83,704.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,687.43x = 17,521,712,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,521,712,936.95/151,687.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,511.96

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