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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,499.75, 209,069.60 and 83,517.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,499.75, 209,069.60 and 83,517.88 is: 115,254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,499.75 : 209,069.60 = 83,517.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,499.75/209,069.60 = 83,517.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,499.75x = 209,069.60 × 83,517.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,499.75x = 17,461,049,764.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,461,049,764.45/151,499.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,254.64

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