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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,494.28, 209,052.72 and 83,507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,494.28, 209,052.72 and 83,507.74 is: 115,235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,494.28 : 209,052.72 = 83,507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,494.28/209,052.72 = 83,507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,494.28x = 209,052.72 × 83,507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,494.28x = 17,457,520,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,457,520,188.05/151,494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,235.51

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