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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,732.82, 209,388.36 and 83,745.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,732.82, 209,388.36 and 83,745.80 is: 115,567.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,732.82 : 209,388.36 = 83,745.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,732.82/209,388.36 = 83,745.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,732.82x = 209,388.36 × 83,745.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,732.82x = 17,535,395,718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,535,395,718.89/151,732.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,567.59

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