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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,780.59, 209,451.79 and 83,796.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,780.59, 209,451.79 and 83,796.18 is: 115,635.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,780.59 : 209,451.79 = 83,796.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,780.59/209,451.79 = 83,796.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,780.59x = 209,451.79 × 83,796.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,780.59x = 17,551,259,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,551,259,896.16/151,780.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,635.73

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