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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,460.22, 209,013.98 and 83,477.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,460.22, 209,013.98 and 83,477.22 is: 115,197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,460.22 : 209,013.98 = 83,477.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,460.22/209,013.98 = 83,477.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,460.22x = 209,013.98 × 83,477.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,460.22x = 17,447,905,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,447,905,991.54/151,460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,197.94

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