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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,930.18, 209,673.52 and 83,947.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,930.18, 209,673.52 and 83,947.16 is: 115,852.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,930.18 : 209,673.52 = 83,947.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,930.18/209,673.52 = 83,947.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,930.18x = 209,673.52 × 83,947.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,930.18x = 17,601,496,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,601,496,531.20/151,930.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,852.54

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