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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,555.62, 209,148.21 and 83,574.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,555.62, 209,148.21 and 83,574.99 is: 115,334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,555.62 : 209,148.21 = 83,574.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,555.62/209,148.21 = 83,574.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,555.62x = 209,148.21 × 83,574.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,555.62x = 17,479,559,559.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,479,559,559.27/151,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,334.29

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