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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,473.36, 209,034.71 and 83,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,473.36, 209,034.71 and 83,493 is: 115,221.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,473.36 : 209,034.71 = 83,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,473.36/209,034.71 = 83,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,473.36x = 209,034.71 × 83,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,473.36x = 17,452,935,042.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,452,935,042.03/151,473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,221.15

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