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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,493.72, 209,061.30 and 83,511.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,493.72, 209,061.30 and 83,511.83 is: 115,246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,493.72 : 209,061.30 = 83,511.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,493.72/209,061.30 = 83,511.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,493.72x = 209,061.30 × 83,511.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,493.72x = 17,459,091,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,459,091,745.18/151,493.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,246.31

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