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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,562.61, 209,168.33 and 83,585.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,562.61, 209,168.33 and 83,585.79 is: 115,354.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,562.61 : 209,168.33 = 83,585.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,562.61/209,168.33 = 83,585.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,562.61x = 209,168.33 × 83,585.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,562.61x = 17,483,499,688.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,483,499,688.10/151,562.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,354.97

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