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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,476.58, 209,046.82 and 83,493.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,476.58, 209,046.82 and 83,493.46 is: 115,226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,476.58 : 209,046.82 = 83,493.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,476.58/209,046.82 = 83,493.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,476.58x = 209,046.82 × 83,493.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,476.58x = 17,454,042,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,454,042,303.80/151,476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,226.01

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