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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,836.62, 209,530.95 and 83,852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,836.62, 209,530.95 and 83,852.24 is: 115,714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,836.62 : 209,530.95 = 83,852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,836.62/209,530.95 = 83,852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,836.62x = 209,530.95 × 83,852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,836.62x = 17,569,639,506.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,569,639,506.83/151,836.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,714.11

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