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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,756.53, 209,422.81 and 83,773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,756.53, 209,422.81 and 83,773.48 is: 115,606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,756.53 : 209,422.81 = 83,773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,756.53/209,422.81 = 83,773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,756.53x = 209,422.81 × 83,773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,756.53x = 17,544,077,585.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,544,077,585.08/151,756.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,606.74

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