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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,513.75, 209,085.12 and 83,529.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,513.75, 209,085.12 and 83,529.15 is: 115,268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,513.75 : 209,085.12 = 83,529.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,513.75/209,085.12 = 83,529.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,513.75x = 209,085.12 × 83,529.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,513.75x = 17,464,702,351.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,464,702,351.25/151,513.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,268.10

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