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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,938.82, 209,672.68 and 83,954.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,938.82, 209,672.68 and 83,954.34 is: 115,855.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,938.82 : 209,672.68 = 83,954.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,938.82/209,672.68 = 83,954.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,938.82x = 209,672.68 × 83,954.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,938.82x = 17,602,930,823.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,602,930,823.05/151,938.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,855.38

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