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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,041.46, 208,442.42 and 83,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,041.46, 208,442.42 and 83,061 is: 114,627.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,041.46 : 208,442.42 = 83,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,041.46/208,442.42 = 83,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,041.46x = 208,442.42 × 83,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,041.46x = 17,313,435,847.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,313,435,847.62/151,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,627.04

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