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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,767.72, 209,433.94 and 83,783.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,767.72, 209,433.94 and 83,783.22 is: 115,617.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,767.72 : 209,433.94 = 83,783.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,767.72/209,433.94 = 83,783.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,767.72x = 209,433.94 × 83,783.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,767.72x = 17,547,049,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,547,049,870.49/151,767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,617.80

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