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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,470.58, 209,038.53 and 83,487.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,470.58, 209,038.53 and 83,487.46 is: 115,217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,470.58 : 209,038.53 = 83,487.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,470.58/209,038.53 = 83,487.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,470.58x = 209,038.53 × 83,487.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,470.58x = 17,452,095,911.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,452,095,911.83/151,470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,217.73

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