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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,389.54, 208,916.58 and 83,404.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,389.54, 208,916.58 and 83,404.94 is: 115,098.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,389.54 : 208,916.58 = 83,404.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,389.54/208,916.58 = 83,404.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,389.54x = 208,916.58 × 83,404.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,389.54x = 17,424,673,775.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,424,673,775.32/151,389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,098.27

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