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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,772.76, 209,446.71 and 83,789.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,772.76, 209,446.71 and 83,789.82 is: 115,630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,772.76 : 209,446.71 = 83,789.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,772.76/209,446.71 = 83,789.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,772.76x = 209,446.71 × 83,789.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,772.76x = 17,549,502,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,549,502,130.49/151,772.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,630.12

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