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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,389.41, 208,916.41 and 83,404.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,389.41, 208,916.41 and 83,404.81 is: 115,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,389.41 : 208,916.41 = 83,404.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,389.41/208,916.41 = 83,404.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,389.41x = 208,916.41 × 83,404.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,389.41x = 17,424,633,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,424,633,534.57/151,389.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,098.10

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