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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,694.32, 209,336.72 and 83,711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,694.32, 209,336.72 and 83,711.92 is: 115,521.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,694.32 : 209,336.72 = 83,711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,694.32/209,336.72 = 83,711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,694.32x = 209,336.72 × 83,711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,694.32x = 17,523,978,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,523,978,757.70/151,694.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,521.65

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