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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,653.72, 209,282.84 and 83,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,653.72, 209,282.84 and 83,671.52 is: 115,467.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,653.72 : 209,282.84 = 83,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,653.72/209,282.84 = 83,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,653.72x = 209,282.84 × 83,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,653.72x = 17,511,013,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,511,013,332.72/151,653.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,467.09

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