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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,565.33, 209,157.39 and 83,588.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,565.33, 209,157.39 and 83,588.58 is: 115,350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,565.33 : 209,157.39 = 83,588.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,565.33/209,157.39 = 83,588.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,565.33x = 209,157.39 × 83,588.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,565.33x = 17,483,169,814.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,483,169,814.86/151,565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,350.72

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