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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,687.78, 209,329.76 and 83,706.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,687.78, 209,329.76 and 83,706.75 is: 115,515.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,687.78 : 209,329.76 = 83,706.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,687.78/209,329.76 = 83,706.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,687.78x = 209,329.76 × 83,706.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,687.78x = 17,522,314,097.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,522,314,097.15/151,687.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,515.66

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