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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,869.50, 209,581.91 and 83,886.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,869.50, 209,581.91 and 83,886.30 is: 115,764.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,869.50 : 209,581.91 = 83,886.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,869.50/209,581.91 = 83,886.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,869.50x = 209,581.91 × 83,886.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,869.50x = 17,581,050,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,581,050,557.40/151,869.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,764.20

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