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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,939.16, 209,671.62 and 83,955.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,939.16, 209,671.62 and 83,955.05 is: 115,855.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,939.16 : 209,671.62 = 83,955.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,939.16/209,671.62 = 83,955.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,939.16x = 209,671.62 × 83,955.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,939.16x = 17,602,990,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,602,990,292.32/151,939.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,855.52

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