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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,390.03, 208,917.27 and 83,405.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,390.03, 208,917.27 and 83,405.43 is: 115,098.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,390.03 : 208,917.27 = 83,405.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,390.03/208,917.27 = 83,405.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,390.03x = 208,917.27 × 83,405.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,390.03x = 17,424,834,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,424,834,738.78/151,390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,098.96

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