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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,809.58, 209,498.94 and 83,826.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,809.58, 209,498.94 and 83,826.46 is: 115,681.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,809.58 : 209,498.94 = 83,826.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,809.58/209,498.94 = 83,826.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,809.58x = 209,498.94 × 83,826.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,809.58x = 17,561,554,513.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561,554,513.95/151,809.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,681.46

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