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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,930.79, 209,676.76 and 83,953.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,930.79, 209,676.76 and 83,953.72 is: 115,862.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,930.79 : 209,676.76 = 83,953.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,930.79/209,676.76 = 83,953.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,930.79x = 209,676.76 × 83,953.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,930.79x = 17,603,143,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,603,143,999.55/151,930.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,862.91

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