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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,461.21, 209,015.37 and 83,478.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,461.21, 209,015.37 and 83,478.21 is: 115,199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,461.21 : 209,015.37 = 83,478.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,461.21/209,015.37 = 83,478.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,461.21x = 209,015.37 × 83,478.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,461.21x = 17,448,228,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,448,228,950.09/151,461.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,199.32

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