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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,697.57, 209,341.18 and 83,715.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,697.57, 209,341.18 and 83,715.17 is: 115,526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,697.57 : 209,341.18 = 83,715.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,697.57/209,341.18 = 83,715.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,697.57x = 209,341.18 × 83,715.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,697.57x = 17,525,032,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,525,032,471.70/151,697.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,526.13

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