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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,453.28, 209,004.54 and 83,470.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,453.28, 209,004.54 and 83,470.32 is: 115,188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,453.28 : 209,004.54 = 83,470.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,453.28/209,004.54 = 83,470.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,453.28x = 209,004.54 × 83,470.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,453.28x = 17,445,675,835.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,445,675,835.25/151,453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,188.50

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