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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,777.83, 209,453.72 and 83,794.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,777.83, 209,453.72 and 83,794.94 is: 115,637.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,777.83 : 209,453.72 = 83,794.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,777.83/209,453.72 = 83,794.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,777.83x = 209,453.72 × 83,794.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,777.83x = 17,551,161,062.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,551,161,062.40/151,777.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,637.19

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