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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,921.78, 209,654.25 and 83,940.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,921.78, 209,654.25 and 83,940.33 is: 115,838.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,921.78 : 209,654.25 = 83,940.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,921.78/209,654.25 = 83,940.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,921.78x = 209,654.25 × 83,940.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,921.78x = 17,598,446,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,598,446,930.90/151,921.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,838.87

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