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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,651.83, 209,291.40 and 83,682.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,651.83, 209,291.40 and 83,682.30 is: 115,488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,651.83 : 209,291.40 = 83,682.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,651.83/209,291.40 = 83,682.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,651.83x = 209,291.40 × 83,682.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,651.83x = 17,513,985,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,513,985,722.22/151,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,488.13

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