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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,869.74, 209,579.40 and 83,891.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,869.74, 209,579.40 and 83,891.39 is: 115,769.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,869.74 : 209,579.40 = 83,891.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,869.74/209,579.40 = 83,891.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,869.74x = 209,579.40 × 83,891.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,869.74x = 17,581,906,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,581,906,133.47/151,869.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,769.65

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