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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,028.17, 208,414.69 and 83,045.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,028.17, 208,414.69 and 83,045.27 is: 114,600.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,028.17 : 208,414.69 = 83,045.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,028.17/208,414.69 = 83,045.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,028.17x = 208,414.69 × 83,045.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,028.17x = 17,307,854,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,307,854,516.44/151,028.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,600.18

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