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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,333.16, 208,837.80 and 83,348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,333.16, 208,837.80 and 83,348.84 is: 115,020.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,333.16 : 208,837.80 = 83,348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,333.16/208,837.80 = 83,348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,333.16x = 208,837.80 × 83,348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,333.16x = 17,406,388,378.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,406,388,378.15/151,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,020.32

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