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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,761.76, 209,429.94 and 83,777.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,761.76, 209,429.94 and 83,777.27 is: 115,611.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,761.76 : 209,429.94 = 83,777.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,761.76/209,429.94 = 83,777.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,761.76x = 209,429.94 × 83,777.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,761.76x = 17,545,468,629.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,545,468,629.46/151,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,611.92

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