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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,494.72, 209,062.68 and 83,512.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,494.72, 209,062.68 and 83,512.83 is: 115,247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,494.72 : 209,062.68 = 83,512.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,494.72/209,062.68 = 83,512.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,494.72x = 209,062.68 × 83,512.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,494.72x = 17,459,416,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,459,416,054.18/151,494.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,247.69

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