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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,625.02, 209,242.53 and 83,642.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,625.02, 209,242.53 and 83,642.16 is: 115,426.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,625.02 : 209,242.53 = 83,642.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,625.02/209,242.53 = 83,642.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,625.02x = 209,242.53 × 83,642.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,625.02x = 17,501,496,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,501,496,898.16/151,625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,426.18

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