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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,897.86, 209,619.90 and 83,914.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,897.86, 209,619.90 and 83,914.02 is: 115,801.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,897.86 : 209,619.90 = 83,914.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,897.86/209,619.90 = 83,914.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,897.86x = 209,619.90 × 83,914.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,897.86x = 17,590,048,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,590,048,481.00/151,897.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,801.82

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