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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,757.82, 209,415.03 and 83,763.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,757.82, 209,415.03 and 83,763.88 is: 115,588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,757.82 : 209,415.03 = 83,763.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,757.82/209,415.03 = 83,763.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,757.82x = 209,415.03 × 83,763.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,757.82x = 17,541,415,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,541,415,443.12/151,757.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,588.21

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