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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,389.91, 208,917.10 and 83,405.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,389.91, 208,917.10 and 83,405.31 is: 115,098.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,389.91 : 208,917.10 = 83,405.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,389.91/208,917.10 = 83,405.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,389.91x = 208,917.10 × 83,405.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,389.91x = 17,424,795,072.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,424,795,072.77/151,389.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,098.79

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