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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,717.82, 209,354.76 and 83,733.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,717.82, 209,354.76 and 83,733.56 is: 115,543.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,717.82 : 209,354.76 = 83,733.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,717.82/209,354.76 = 83,733.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,717.82x = 209,354.76 × 83,733.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,717.82x = 17,530,019,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,530,019,357.75/151,717.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,543.58

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