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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,456.91, 209,009.85 and 83,473.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,456.91, 209,009.85 and 83,473.74 is: 115,193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,456.91 : 209,009.85 = 83,473.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,456.91/209,009.85 = 83,473.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,456.91x = 209,009.85 × 83,473.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,456.91x = 17,446,833,876.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,446,833,876.34/151,456.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,193.38

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