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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,565.68, 209,173.10 and 83,595.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,565.68, 209,173.10 and 83,595.95 is: 115,369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,565.68 : 209,173.10 = 83,595.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,565.68/209,173.10 = 83,595.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,565.68x = 209,173.10 × 83,595.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,565.68x = 17,486,024,008.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,486,024,008.95/151,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,369.28

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