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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,350.39, 208,864.98 and 83,367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,350.39, 208,864.98 and 83,367.66 is: 115,048.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,350.39 : 208,864.98 = 83,367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,350.39/208,864.98 = 83,367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,350.39x = 208,864.98 × 83,367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,350.39x = 17,412,585,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,412,585,421.79/151,350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,048.17

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