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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,458.74, 209,004.53 and 83,475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,458.74, 209,004.53 and 83,475.50 is: 115,191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,458.74 : 209,004.53 = 83,475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,458.74/209,004.53 = 83,475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,458.74x = 209,004.53 × 83,475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,458.74x = 17,446,758,179.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,446,758,179.87/151,458.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,191.49

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