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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,707.62, 209,358.72 and 83,727.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,707.62, 209,358.72 and 83,727.77 is: 115,545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,707.62 : 209,358.72 = 83,727.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,707.62/209,358.72 = 83,727.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,707.62x = 209,358.72 × 83,727.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,707.62x = 17,529,137,708.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,529,137,708.86/151,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,545.54

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