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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,659.72, 209,291.31 and 83,675.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,659.72, 209,291.31 and 83,675.61 is: 115,472.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,659.72 : 209,291.31 = 83,675.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,659.72/209,291.31 = 83,675.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,659.72x = 209,291.31 × 83,675.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,659.72x = 17,512,578,031.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,512,578,031.95/151,659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,472.84

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