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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,697.13, 209,341.82 and 83,714.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,697.13, 209,341.82 and 83,714.11 is: 115,525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,697.13 : 209,341.82 = 83,714.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,697.13/209,341.82 = 83,714.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,697.13x = 209,341.82 × 83,714.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,697.13x = 17,524,863,362.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,524,863,362.12/151,697.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,525.35

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