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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,761.92, 209,431.76 and 83,778.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,761.92, 209,431.76 and 83,778.98 is: 115,615.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,761.92 : 209,431.76 = 83,778.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,761.92/209,431.76 = 83,778.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,761.92x = 209,431.76 × 83,778.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,761.92x = 17,545,980,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,545,980,004.69/151,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,615.17

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