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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,648.91, 209,279.51 and 83,666.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,648.91, 209,279.51 and 83,666.78 is: 115,462.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,648.91 : 209,279.51 = 83,666.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,648.91/209,279.51 = 83,666.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,648.91x = 209,279.51 × 83,666.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,648.91x = 17,509,741,256.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,509,741,256.95/151,648.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,462.36

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