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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,748.88, 209,413.49 and 83,765.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,748.88, 209,413.49 and 83,765.89 is: 115,596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,748.88 : 209,413.49 = 83,765.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,748.88/209,413.49 = 83,765.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,748.88x = 209,413.49 × 83,765.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,748.88x = 17,541,707,367.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,541,707,367.86/151,748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,596.95

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