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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,870.69, 209,580.78 and 83,892.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,870.69, 209,580.78 and 83,892.43 is: 115,771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,870.69 : 209,580.78 = 83,892.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,870.69/209,580.78 = 83,892.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,870.69x = 209,580.78 × 83,892.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,870.69x = 17,582,240,915.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,582,240,915.50/151,870.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,771.13

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