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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,687.46, 209,327 and 83,704.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,687.46, 209,327 and 83,704.98 is: 115,511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,687.46 : 209,327 = 83,704.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,687.46/209,327 = 83,704.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,687.46x = 209,327 × 83,704.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,687.46x = 17,521,712,348.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,521,712,348.46/151,687.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,511.94

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