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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,700.76, 209,343.18 and 83,716.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,700.76, 209,343.18 and 83,716.83 is: 115,527.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,700.76 : 209,343.18 = 83,716.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,700.76/209,343.18 = 83,716.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,700.76x = 209,343.18 × 83,716.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,700.76x = 17,525,547,411.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,525,547,411.72/151,700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,527.09

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