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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,058, 208,460.04 and 83,990

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,058, 208,460.04 and 83,990 is: 115,906.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,058 : 208,460.04 = 83,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,058/208,460.04 = 83,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,058x = 208,460.04 × 83,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,058x = 17,508,558,759.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,508,558,759.60/151,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,906.20

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