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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,293.68, 208,783.40 and 83,309.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,293.68, 208,783.40 and 83,309.22 is: 114,965.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,293.68 : 208,783.40 = 83,309.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,293.68/208,783.40 = 83,309.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,293.68x = 208,783.40 × 83,309.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,293.68x = 17,393,582,202.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,393,582,202.95/151,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,965.69

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