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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,511.68, 209,085.27 and 83,528.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,511.68, 209,085.27 and 83,528.42 is: 115,268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,511.68 : 209,085.27 = 83,528.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,511.68/209,085.27 = 83,528.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,511.68x = 209,085.27 × 83,528.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,511.68x = 17,464,560,889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,464,560,889.72/151,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,268.74

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