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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,771.79, 209,445.82 and 83,787.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,771.79, 209,445.82 and 83,787.55 is: 115,627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,771.79 : 209,445.82 = 83,787.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,771.79/209,445.82 = 83,787.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,771.79x = 209,445.82 × 83,787.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,771.79x = 17,548,951,382.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,548,951,382.46/151,771.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,627.23

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