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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,706.87, 209,357.69 and 83,727.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,706.87, 209,357.69 and 83,727.01 is: 115,544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,706.87 : 209,357.69 = 83,727.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,706.87/209,357.69 = 83,727.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,706.87x = 209,357.69 × 83,727.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,706.87x = 17,528,892,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,528,892,462.18/151,706.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,544.49

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