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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,483.67, 209,044.57 and 82,573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,483.67, 209,044.57 and 82,573.73 is: 113,950.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,483.67 : 209,044.57 = 82,573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,483.67/209,044.57 = 82,573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,483.67x = 209,044.57 × 82,573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,483.67x = 17,261,589,881.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,261,589,881.15/151,483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,950.17

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