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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,313, 208,813.38 and 84,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,313, 208,813.38 and 84,246.44 is: 116,260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,313 : 208,813.38 = 84,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,313/208,813.38 = 84,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,313x = 208,813.38 × 84,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,313x = 17,591,783,889.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,591,783,889.37/151,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,260.89

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