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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,510.79, 209,086.34 and 83,530.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,510.79, 209,086.34 and 83,530.25 is: 115,272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,510.79 : 209,086.34 = 83,530.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,510.79/209,086.34 = 83,530.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,510.79x = 209,086.34 × 83,530.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,510.79x = 17,465,032,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,465,032,788.70/151,510.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,272.54

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