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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,926.78, 209,654.55 and 83,942.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,926.78, 209,654.55 and 83,942.67 is: 115,838.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,926.78 : 209,654.55 = 83,942.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,926.78/209,654.55 = 83,942.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,926.78x = 209,654.55 × 83,942.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,926.78x = 17,598,962,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,598,962,704.65/151,926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,838.45

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