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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,739.61, 209,400.68 and 83,756.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,739.61, 209,400.68 and 83,756.60 is: 115,584.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,739.61 : 209,400.68 = 83,756.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,739.61/209,400.68 = 83,756.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,739.61x = 209,400.68 × 83,756.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,739.61x = 17,538,688,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,538,688,575.71/151,739.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,584.12

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