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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,507.78, 209,082.20 and 83,527.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,507.78, 209,082.20 and 83,527.25 is: 115,268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,507.78 : 209,082.20 = 83,527.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,507.78/209,082.20 = 83,527.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,507.78x = 209,082.20 × 83,527.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,507.78x = 17,464,060,902.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,464,060,902.99/151,507.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,268.41

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