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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,511.94, 209,087.88 and 83,531.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,511.94, 209,087.88 and 83,531.34 is: 115,274.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,511.94 : 209,087.88 = 83,531.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,511.94/209,087.88 = 83,531.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,511.94x = 209,087.88 × 83,531.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,511.94x = 17,465,390,794.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,465,390,794.16/151,511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,274.02

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