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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,651.56, 209,277.83 and 83,669.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,651.56, 209,277.83 and 83,669.14 is: 115,462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,651.56 : 209,277.83 = 83,669.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,651.56/209,277.83 = 83,669.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,651.56x = 209,277.83 × 83,669.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,651.56x = 17,510,095,743.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,510,095,743.14/151,651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,462.68

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