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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,362.99, 211,645.61 and 83,516.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,362.99, 211,645.61 and 83,516.89 is: 115,255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,362.99 : 211,645.61 = 83,516.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,362.99/211,645.61 = 83,516.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,362.99x = 211,645.61 × 83,516.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,362.99x = 17,675,983,129.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,675,983,129.35/153,362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,255.86

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