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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,316.64, 208,809.84 and 83,332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,316.64, 208,809.84 and 83,332.32 is: 114,994.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,316.64 : 208,809.84 = 83,332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,316.64/208,809.84 = 83,332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,316.64x = 208,809.84 × 83,332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,316.64x = 17,400,608,406.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,400,608,406.03/151,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,994.68

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