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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,449.78, 209,002.08 and 83,469.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,449.78, 209,002.08 and 83,469.18 is: 115,188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,449.78 : 209,002.08 = 83,469.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,449.78/209,002.08 = 83,469.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,449.78x = 209,002.08 × 83,469.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,449.78x = 17,445,232,235.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,445,232,235.89/151,449.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,188.23

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