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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,697.41, 209,346.68 and 83,718.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,697.41, 209,346.68 and 83,718.67 is: 115,534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,697.41 : 209,346.68 = 83,718.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,697.41/209,346.68 = 83,718.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,697.41x = 209,346.68 × 83,718.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,697.41x = 17,526,225,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,526,225,618.52/151,697.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,534.11

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