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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,316.19, 208,817.91 and 83,334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,316.19, 208,817.91 and 83,334.51 is: 115,002.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,316.19 : 208,817.91 = 83,334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,316.19/208,817.91 = 83,334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,316.19x = 208,817.91 × 83,334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,316.19x = 17,401,738,209.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,401,738,209.07/151,316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,002.49

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