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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,381, 213,045.78 and 83,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,381, 213,045.78 and 83,725 is: 115,540.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,381 : 213,045.78 = 83,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,381/213,045.78 = 83,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,381x = 213,045.78 × 83,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,381x = 17,837,257,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,837,257,930.50/154,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,540.50

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