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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,783.56, 209,460.33 and 83,804.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,783.56, 209,460.33 and 83,804.76 is: 115,650.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,783.56 : 209,460.33 = 83,804.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,783.56/209,460.33 = 83,804.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,783.56x = 209,460.33 × 83,804.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,783.56x = 17,553,772,685.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,553,772,685.17/151,783.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,650.03

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