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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,651.72, 209,280.09 and 83,669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,651.72, 209,280.09 and 83,669.50 is: 115,464.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,651.72 : 209,280.09 = 83,669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,651.72/209,280.09 = 83,669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,651.72x = 209,280.09 × 83,669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,651.72x = 17,510,360,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,510,360,490.26/151,651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,464.31

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