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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,901.18, 209,622.61 and 83,922.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,901.18, 209,622.61 and 83,922.54 is: 115,812.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,901.18 : 209,622.61 = 83,922.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,901.18/209,622.61 = 83,922.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,901.18x = 209,622.61 × 83,922.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,901.18x = 17,592,061,872.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,592,061,872.63/151,901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,812.54

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