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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,605.91, 209,212.49 and 83,621.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,605.91, 209,212.49 and 83,621.42 is: 115,395.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,605.91 : 209,212.49 = 83,621.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,605.91/209,212.49 = 83,621.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,605.91x = 209,212.49 × 83,621.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,605.91x = 17,494,646,619.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,494,646,619.89/151,605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,395.54

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