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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,481.37, 209,048.70 and 83,499.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,481.37, 209,048.70 and 83,499.15 is: 115,231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,481.37 : 209,048.70 = 83,499.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,481.37/209,048.70 = 83,499.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,481.37x = 209,048.70 × 83,499.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,481.37x = 17,455,388,758.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,455,388,758.61/151,481.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,231.26

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