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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,647.72, 209,274.56 and 83,665.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,647.72, 209,274.56 and 83,665.52 is: 115,458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,647.72 : 209,274.56 = 83,665.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,647.72/209,274.56 = 83,665.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,647.72x = 209,274.56 × 83,665.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,647.72x = 17,509,064,885.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,509,064,885.17/151,647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,458.81

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