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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,517.52, 209,095.63 and 83,536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,517.52, 209,095.63 and 83,536.92 is: 115,281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,517.52 : 209,095.63 = 83,536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,517.52/209,095.63 = 83,536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,517.52x = 209,095.63 × 83,536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,517.52x = 17,467,204,706.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,467,204,706.82/151,517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,281.75

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