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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,453.91, 209,005.71 and 83,470.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,453.91, 209,005.71 and 83,470.74 is: 115,189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,453.91 : 209,005.71 = 83,470.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,453.91/209,005.71 = 83,470.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,453.91x = 209,005.71 × 83,470.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,453.91x = 17,445,861,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,445,861,277.93/151,453.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,189.24

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