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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,506.06, 209,079.81 and 83,525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,506.06, 209,079.81 and 83,525.52 is: 115,266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,506.06 : 209,079.81 = 83,525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,506.06/209,079.81 = 83,525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,506.06x = 209,079.81 × 83,525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,506.06x = 17,463,499,851.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,463,499,851.75/151,506.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,266.02

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