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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,688.76, 209,321.06 and 83,706.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,688.76, 209,321.06 and 83,706.27 is: 115,509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,688.76 : 209,321.06 = 83,706.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,688.76/209,321.06 = 83,706.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,688.76x = 209,321.06 × 83,706.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,688.76x = 17,521,485,374.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,521,485,374.31/151,688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,509.45

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