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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,591.34, 209,195.96 and 83,612.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,591.34, 209,195.96 and 83,612.72 is: 115,385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,591.34 : 209,195.96 = 83,612.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,591.34/209,195.96 = 83,612.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,591.34x = 209,195.96 × 83,612.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,591.34x = 17,491,443,228.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,491,443,228.61/151,591.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,385.50

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