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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,699.73, 209,359.02 and 83,731.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,699.73, 209,359.02 and 83,731.41 is: 115,556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,699.73 : 209,359.02 = 83,731.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,699.73/209,359.02 = 83,731.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,699.73x = 209,359.02 × 83,731.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,699.73x = 17,529,925,940.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,529,925,940.82/151,699.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,556.74

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