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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,939.82, 209,674.06 and 83,955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,939.82, 209,674.06 and 83,955.34 is: 115,856.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,939.82 : 209,674.06 = 83,955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,939.82/209,674.06 = 83,955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,939.82x = 209,674.06 × 83,955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,939.82x = 17,603,256,996.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,603,256,996.48/151,939.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,856.77

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