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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,707.12, 209,358.03 and 83,727.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,707.12, 209,358.03 and 83,727.26 is: 115,544.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,707.12 : 209,358.03 = 83,727.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,707.12/209,358.03 = 83,727.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,707.12x = 209,358.03 × 83,727.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,707.12x = 17,528,974,210.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,528,974,210.90/151,707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,544.84

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