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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,844.76, 209,544.71 and 83,866.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,844.76, 209,544.71 and 83,866.19 is: 115,734.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,844.76 : 209,544.71 = 83,866.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,844.76/209,544.71 = 83,866.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,844.76x = 209,544.71 × 83,866.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,844.76x = 17,573,714,995.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,573,714,995.30/151,844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,734.75

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