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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,572.87, 209,171.88 and 83,592.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,572.87, 209,171.88 and 83,592.27 is: 115,358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,572.87 : 209,171.88 = 83,592.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,572.87/209,171.88 = 83,592.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,572.87x = 209,171.88 × 83,592.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,572.87x = 17,485,152,583.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,485,152,583.32/151,572.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,358.06

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