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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,493.78, 209,052.03 and 83,507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,493.78, 209,052.03 and 83,507.24 is: 115,234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,493.78 : 209,052.03 = 83,507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,493.78/209,052.03 = 83,507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,493.78x = 209,052.03 × 83,507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,493.78x = 17,457,358,564.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,457,358,564.33/151,493.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,234.82

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