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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,891.60, 209,609.73 and 83,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,891.60, 209,609.73 and 83,908.60 is: 115,793.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,891.60 : 209,609.73 = 83,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,891.60/209,609.73 = 83,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,891.60x = 209,609.73 × 83,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,891.60x = 17,588,059,252.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,588,059,252.69/151,891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,793.50

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