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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,700.28, 209,344.98 and 83,717.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,700.28, 209,344.98 and 83,717.88 is: 115,529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,700.28 : 209,344.98 = 83,717.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,700.28/209,344.98 = 83,717.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,700.28x = 209,344.98 × 83,717.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,700.28x = 17,525,917,914.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,525,917,914.24/151,700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,529.90

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