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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,955.84, 209,688.63 and 83,972.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,955.84, 209,688.63 and 83,972.19 is: 115,875.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,955.84 : 209,688.63 = 83,972.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,955.84/209,688.63 = 83,972.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,955.84x = 209,688.63 × 83,972.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,955.84x = 17,608,013,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,608,013,479.20/151,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,875.86

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