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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,695.57, 209,338.43 and 83,713.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,695.57, 209,338.43 and 83,713.17 is: 115,523.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,695.57 : 209,338.43 = 83,713.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,695.57/209,338.43 = 83,713.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,695.57x = 209,338.43 × 83,713.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,695.57x = 17,524,383,159.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,524,383,159.56/151,695.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,523.37

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