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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,755.56, 209,411.93 and 83,761.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,755.56, 209,411.93 and 83,761.63 is: 115,585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,755.56 : 209,411.93 = 83,761.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,755.56/209,411.93 = 83,761.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,755.56x = 209,411.93 × 83,761.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,755.56x = 17,540,684,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,540,684,284.12/151,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,585.12

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