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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,476.74, 209,028.47 and 83,494.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,476.74, 209,028.47 and 83,494.25 is: 115,216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,476.74 : 209,028.47 = 83,494.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,476.74/209,028.47 = 83,494.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,476.74x = 209,028.47 × 83,494.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,476.74x = 17,452,674,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,452,674,652.54/151,476.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,216.86

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