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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,345.89, 208,858.77 and 83,363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,345.89, 208,858.77 and 83,363.15 is: 115,041.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,345.89 : 208,858.77 = 83,363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,345.89/208,858.77 = 83,363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,345.89x = 208,858.77 × 83,363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,345.89x = 17,411,125,494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,411,125,494.47/151,345.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,041.94

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