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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,961.24, 209,707.15 and 83,052.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,961.24, 209,707.15 and 83,052.09 is: 114,612.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,961.24 : 209,707.15 = 83,052.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,961.24/209,707.15 = 83,052.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,961.24x = 209,707.15 × 83,052.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,961.24x = 17,416,617,825.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,416,617,825.32/151,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,612.24

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