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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,745.51, 209,408.77 and 83,762.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,745.51, 209,408.77 and 83,762.46 is: 115,592.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,745.51 : 209,408.77 = 83,762.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,745.51/209,408.77 = 83,762.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,745.51x = 209,408.77 × 83,762.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,745.51x = 17,540,593,511.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,540,593,511.37/151,745.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,592.18

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