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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,964.30, 209,714.92 and 83,985.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,964.30, 209,714.92 and 83,985.68 is: 115,902.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,964.30 : 209,714.92 = 83,985.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,964.30/209,714.92 = 83,985.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,964.30x = 209,714.92 × 83,985.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,964.30x = 17,613,048,903.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,613,048,903.81/151,964.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,902.55

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