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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,094.85, 208,511.34 and 83,118.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,094.85, 208,511.34 and 83,118.78 is: 114,704.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,094.85 : 208,511.34 = 83,118.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,094.85/208,511.34 = 83,118.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,094.85x = 208,511.34 × 83,118.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,094.85x = 17,331,208,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,331,208,196.97/151,094.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,704.16

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