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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,505.03, 209,078.42 and 83,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,505.03, 209,078.42 and 83,524.72 is: 115,264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,505.03 : 209,078.42 = 83,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,505.03/209,078.42 = 83,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,505.03x = 209,078.42 × 83,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,505.03x = 17,463,215,940.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,463,215,940.24/151,505.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,264.92

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