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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,737.52, 209,397.80 and 83,754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,737.52, 209,397.80 and 83,754.52 is: 115,581.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,737.52 : 209,397.80 = 83,754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,737.52/209,397.80 = 83,754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,737.52x = 209,397.80 × 83,754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,737.52x = 17,538,011,181.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,538,011,181.07/151,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,581.24

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