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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,792.74, 209,463.17 and 83,798.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,792.74, 209,463.17 and 83,798.73 is: 115,636.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,792.74 : 209,463.17 = 83,798.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,792.74/209,463.17 = 83,798.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,792.74x = 209,463.17 × 83,798.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,792.74x = 17,552,747,208.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,552,747,208.78/151,792.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,636.28

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