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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,848.61, 209,552.76 and 83,864.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,848.61, 209,552.76 and 83,864.00 is: 115,733.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,848.61 : 209,552.76 = 83,864.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,848.61/209,552.76 = 83,864.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,848.61x = 209,552.76 × 83,864.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,848.61x = 17,573,933,188.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,573,933,188.52/151,848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,733.25

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