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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,478.52, 209,052.41 and 83,507.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,478.52, 209,052.41 and 83,507.64 is: 115,247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,478.52 : 209,052.41 = 83,507.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,478.52/209,052.41 = 83,507.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,478.52x = 209,052.41 × 83,507.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,478.52x = 17,457,472,977.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,457,472,977.87/151,478.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,247.18

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