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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,495.22, 209,063.37 and 83,513.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,495.22, 209,063.37 and 83,513.33 is: 115,248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,495.22 : 209,063.37 = 83,513.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,495.22/209,063.37 = 83,513.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,495.22x = 209,063.37 × 83,513.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,495.22x = 17,459,578,209.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,459,578,209.72/151,495.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,248.38

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