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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,511.31, 209,084.76 and 83,528.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,511.31, 209,084.76 and 83,528.01 is: 115,268.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,511.31 : 209,084.76 = 83,528.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,511.31/209,084.76 = 83,528.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,511.31x = 209,084.76 × 83,528.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,511.31x = 17,464,433,924.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,464,433,924.13/151,511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,268.19

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