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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,575.06, 209,178.54 and 83,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,575.06, 209,178.54 and 83,595 is: 115,363.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,575.06 : 209,178.54 = 83,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,575.06/209,178.54 = 83,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,575.06x = 209,178.54 × 83,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,575.06x = 17,486,280,051.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,486,280,051.30/151,575.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,363.83

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