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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,289.28, 208,792.08 and 83,319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,289.28, 208,792.08 and 83,319.48 is: 114,987.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,289.28 : 208,792.08 = 83,319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,289.28/208,792.08 = 83,319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,289.28x = 208,792.08 × 83,319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,289.28x = 17,396,447,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,396,447,533.72/151,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,987.97

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