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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,652.72, 209,281.47 and 83,670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,652.72, 209,281.47 and 83,670.50 is: 115,465.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,652.72 : 209,281.47 = 83,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,652.72/209,281.47 = 83,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,652.72x = 209,281.47 × 83,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,652.72x = 17,510,685,235.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,510,685,235.64/151,652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,465.69

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