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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,498.39, 209,069.25 and 83,518.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,498.39, 209,069.25 and 83,518.03 is: 115,255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,498.39 : 209,069.25 = 83,518.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,498.39/209,069.25 = 83,518.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,498.39x = 209,069.25 × 83,518.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,498.39x = 17,461,051,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,461,051,893.58/151,498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,255.69

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