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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,658.03, 209,287.49 and 83,679.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,658.03, 209,287.49 and 83,679.23 is: 115,477.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,658.03 : 209,287.49 = 83,679.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,658.03/209,287.49 = 83,679.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,658.03x = 209,287.49 × 83,679.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,658.03x = 17,513,016,011.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,513,016,011.83/151,658.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,477.01

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