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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,153, 208,591.12 and 83,168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,153, 208,591.12 and 83,168.52 is: 114,772.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,153 : 208,591.12 = 83,168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,153/208,591.12 = 83,168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,153x = 208,591.12 × 83,168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,153x = 17,348,214,735.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,348,214,735.54/151,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,772.55

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