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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,698.41, 209,348.06 and 83,719.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,698.41, 209,348.06 and 83,719.67 is: 115,535.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,698.41 : 209,348.06 = 83,719.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,698.41/209,348.06 = 83,719.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,698.41x = 209,348.06 × 83,719.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,698.41x = 17,526,550,498.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,526,550,498.34/151,698.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,535.49

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