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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,255.96, 208,729.41 and 83,272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,255.96, 208,729.41 and 83,272.25 is: 114,913.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,255.96 : 208,729.41 = 83,272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,255.96/208,729.41 = 83,272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,255.96x = 208,729.41 × 83,272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,255.96x = 17,381,367,821.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,381,367,821.43/151,255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,913.61

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