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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,845.30, 209,543.31 and 83,858.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,845.30, 209,543.31 and 83,858.31 is: 115,722.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,845.30 : 209,543.31 = 83,858.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,845.30/209,543.31 = 83,858.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,845.30x = 209,543.31 × 83,858.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,845.30x = 17,571,947,848.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,571,947,848.41/151,845.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,722.70

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