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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,922.78, 209,655.63 and 83,941.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,922.78, 209,655.63 and 83,941.33 is: 115,840.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,922.78 : 209,655.63 = 83,941.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,922.78/209,655.63 = 83,941.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,922.78x = 209,655.63 × 83,941.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,922.78x = 17,598,772,424.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,598,772,424.19/151,922.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,840.25

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