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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,838.12, 209,533.02 and 83,853.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,838.12, 209,533.02 and 83,853.74 is: 115,716.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,838.12 : 209,533.02 = 83,853.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,838.12/209,533.02 = 83,853.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,838.12x = 209,533.02 × 83,853.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,838.12x = 17,570,127,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,570,127,380.49/151,838.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,716.18

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