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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,390.57, 208,917.98 and 83,405.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,390.57, 208,917.98 and 83,405.95 is: 115,099.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,390.57 : 208,917.98 = 83,405.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,390.57/208,917.98 = 83,405.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,390.57x = 208,917.98 × 83,405.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,390.57x = 17,425,003,611.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,003,611.75/151,390.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,099.66

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