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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,646.82, 209,271.16 and 83,664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,646.82, 209,271.16 and 83,664.34 is: 115,455.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,646.82 : 209,271.16 = 83,664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,646.82/209,271.16 = 83,664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,646.82x = 209,271.16 × 83,664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,646.82x = 17,508,532,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,508,532,436.08/151,646.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,455.99

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