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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,920.83, 209,654.97 and 83,942.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,920.83, 209,654.97 and 83,942.18 is: 115,842.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,920.83 : 209,654.97 = 83,942.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,920.83/209,654.97 = 83,942.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,920.83x = 209,654.97 × 83,942.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,920.83x = 17,598,895,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,598,895,635.92/151,920.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,842.55

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