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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,643.72, 209,269.03 and 83,661.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,643.72, 209,269.03 and 83,661.50 is: 115,453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,643.72 : 209,269.03 = 83,661.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,643.72/209,269.03 = 83,661.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,643.72x = 209,269.03 × 83,661.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,643.72x = 17,507,760,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,507,760,953.35/151,643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,453.25

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