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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,917.22, 209,647.96 and 83,935.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,917.22, 209,647.96 and 83,935.76 is: 115,832.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,917.22 : 209,647.96 = 83,935.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,917.22/209,647.96 = 83,935.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,917.22x = 209,647.96 × 83,935.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,917.22x = 17,596,959,596.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,596,959,596.97/151,917.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,832.56

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