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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,771, 209,429.01 and 83,783.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,771, 209,429.01 and 83,783.56 is: 115,613.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,771 : 209,429.01 = 83,783.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,771/209,429.01 = 83,783.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,771x = 209,429.01 × 83,783.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,771x = 17,546,708,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,546,708,025.08/151,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,613.05

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