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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,571.79, 209,165.60 and 83,586.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,571.79, 209,165.60 and 83,586.83 is: 115,347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,571.79 : 209,165.60 = 83,586.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,571.79/209,165.60 = 83,586.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,571.79x = 209,165.60 × 83,586.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,571.79x = 17,483,488,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,483,488,612.19/151,571.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,347.91

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