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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,494.26, 209,074.02 and 83,523.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,494.26, 209,074.02 and 83,523.26 is: 115,268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,494.26 : 209,074.02 = 83,523.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,494.26/209,074.02 = 83,523.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,494.26x = 209,074.02 × 83,523.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,494.26x = 17,462,543,731.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,462,543,731.71/151,494.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,268.68

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