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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,647.51, 209,271.58 and 83,667.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,647.51, 209,271.58 and 83,667.35 is: 115,459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,647.51 : 209,271.58 = 83,667.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,647.51/209,271.58 = 83,667.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,647.51x = 209,271.58 × 83,667.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,647.51x = 17,509,198,528.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,509,198,528.91/151,647.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,459.85

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