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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,023.63, 208,413.35 and 83,044.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,023.63, 208,413.35 and 83,044.98 is: 114,602.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,023.63 : 208,413.35 = 83,044.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,023.63/208,413.35 = 83,044.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,023.63x = 208,413.35 × 83,044.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,023.63x = 17,307,683,725.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,307,683,725.05/151,023.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,602.49

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