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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,778.43, 209,448.72 and 83,793.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,778.43, 209,448.72 and 83,793.96 is: 115,632.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,778.43 : 209,448.72 = 83,793.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,778.43/209,448.72 = 83,793.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,778.43x = 209,448.72 × 83,793.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,778.43x = 17,550,537,665.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,550,537,665.73/151,778.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,632.62

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