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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,875.74, 209,587.68 and 83,897.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,875.74, 209,587.68 and 83,897.39 is: 115,777.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,875.74 : 209,587.68 = 83,897.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,875.74/209,587.68 = 83,897.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,875.74x = 209,587.68 × 83,897.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,875.74x = 17,583,858,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,583,858,280.22/151,875.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,777.93

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