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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,931.76, 209,665.02 and 83,953.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,931.76, 209,665.02 and 83,953.42 is: 115,855.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,931.76 : 209,665.02 = 83,953.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,931.76/209,665.02 = 83,953.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,931.76x = 209,665.02 × 83,953.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,931.76x = 17,602,095,483.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,602,095,483.37/151,931.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,855.27

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