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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,926.96, 209,641.32 and 83,939.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,926.96, 209,641.32 and 83,939.88 is: 115,827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,926.96 : 209,641.32 = 83,939.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,926.96/209,641.32 = 83,939.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,926.96x = 209,641.32 × 83,939.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,926.96x = 17,597,267,243.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,597,267,243.84/151,926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,827.15

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