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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,759.21, 209,429.41 and 83,776.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,759.21, 209,429.41 and 83,776.24 is: 115,612.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,759.21 : 209,429.41 = 83,776.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,759.21/209,429.41 = 83,776.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,759.21x = 209,429.41 × 83,776.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,759.21x = 17,545,208,515.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,545,208,515.22/151,759.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,612.15

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