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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,934.80, 209,670.44 and 83,953.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,934.80, 209,670.44 and 83,953.68 is: 115,856.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,934.80 : 209,670.44 = 83,953.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,934.80/209,670.44 = 83,953.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,934.80x = 209,670.44 × 83,953.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,934.80x = 17,602,605,025.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,602,605,025.22/151,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,856.31

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