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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,477.99, 209,030.19 and 83,495.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,477.99, 209,030.19 and 83,495.50 is: 115,218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,477.99 : 209,030.19 = 83,495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,477.99/209,030.19 = 83,495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,477.99x = 209,030.19 × 83,495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,477.99x = 17,453,080,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,453,080,229.15/151,477.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,218.59

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