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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,563.61, 209,169.71 and 83,586.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,563.61, 209,169.71 and 83,586.79 is: 115,356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,563.61 : 209,169.71 = 83,586.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,563.61/209,169.71 = 83,586.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,563.61x = 209,169.71 × 83,586.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,563.61x = 17,483,824,624.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,483,824,624.13/151,563.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,356.35

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