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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,567.30, 209,163.90 and 83,586.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,567.30, 209,163.90 and 83,586.70 is: 115,350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,567.30 : 209,163.90 = 83,586.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,567.30/209,163.90 = 83,586.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,567.30x = 209,163.90 × 83,586.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,567.30x = 17,483,320,160.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,483,320,160.13/151,567.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,350.21

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