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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,833.93, 209,529.59 and 83,855.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,833.93, 209,529.59 and 83,855.49 is: 115,719.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,833.93 : 209,529.59 = 83,855.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,833.93/209,529.59 = 83,855.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,833.93x = 209,529.59 × 83,855.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,833.93x = 17,570,205,233.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,570,205,233.94/151,833.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,719.89

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