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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,006.22, 208,389 and 83,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,006.22, 208,389 and 83,030.14 is: 114,581.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,006.22 : 208,389 = 83,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,006.22/208,389 = 83,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,006.22x = 208,389 × 83,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,006.22x = 17,302,567,844.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,302,567,844.46/151,006.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,581.82

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