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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,399.47, 226,884.98 and 83,961.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,399.47, 226,884.98 and 83,961.17 is: 125,822.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,399.47 : 226,884.98 = 83,961.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,399.47/226,884.98 = 83,961.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,399.47x = 226,884.98 × 83,961.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,399.47x = 19,049,528,376.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,049,528,376.23/151,399.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,822.95

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