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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,887.52, 209,607.60 and 83,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,887.52, 209,607.60 and 83,908 is: 115,794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,887.52 : 209,607.60 = 83,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,887.52/209,607.60 = 83,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,887.52x = 209,607.60 × 83,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,887.52x = 17,587,754,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,587,754,500.80/151,887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,794.60

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