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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,926.62, 209,648.55 and 83,942.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,926.62, 209,648.55 and 83,942.87 is: 115,835.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,926.62 : 209,648.55 = 83,942.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,926.62/209,648.55 = 83,942.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,926.62x = 209,648.55 × 83,942.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,926.62x = 17,598,501,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,598,501,129.34/151,926.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,835.53

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