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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,647, 209,271.42 and 83,664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,647, 209,271.42 and 83,664.52 is: 115,456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,647 : 209,271.42 = 83,664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,647/209,271.42 = 83,664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,647x = 209,271.42 × 83,664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,647x = 17,508,592,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,508,592,485.70/151,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,456.24

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