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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,730.26, 209,388.51 and 83,747.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,730.26, 209,388.51 and 83,747.37 is: 115,571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,730.26 : 209,388.51 = 83,747.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,730.26/209,388.51 = 83,747.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,730.26x = 209,388.51 × 83,747.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,730.26x = 17,535,735,973.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,535,735,973.78/151,730.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,571.78

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