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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,484.16, 209,049.64 and 83,503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,484.16, 209,049.64 and 83,503.52 is: 115,235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,484.16 : 209,049.64 = 83,503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,484.16/209,049.64 = 83,503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,484.16x = 209,049.64 × 83,503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,484.16x = 17,456,380,794.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,456,380,794.73/151,484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,235.68

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