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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,730.76, 209,389.20 and 83,747.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,730.76, 209,389.20 and 83,747.86 is: 115,572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,730.76 : 209,389.20 = 83,747.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,730.76/209,389.20 = 83,747.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,730.76x = 209,389.20 × 83,747.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,730.76x = 17,535,897,407.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,535,897,407.11/151,730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,572.46

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