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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,511.28, 209,087.02 and 83,530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,511.28, 209,087.02 and 83,530.74 is: 115,273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,511.28 : 209,087.02 = 83,530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,511.28/209,087.02 = 83,530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,511.28x = 209,087.02 × 83,530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,511.28x = 17,465,193,504.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,465,193,504.99/151,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,273.22

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