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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,578.61, 209,175.72 and 83,601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,578.61, 209,175.72 and 83,601.88 is: 115,369.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,578.61 : 209,175.72 = 83,601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,578.61/209,175.72 = 83,601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,578.61x = 209,175.72 × 83,601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,578.61x = 17,487,483,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,487,483,442.35/151,578.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,369.07

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