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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,409.96, 208,942.94 and 83,433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,409.96, 208,942.94 and 83,433.14 is: 115,136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,409.96 : 208,942.94 = 83,433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,409.96/208,942.94 = 83,433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,409.96x = 208,942.94 × 83,433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,409.96x = 17,432,765,512.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,432,765,512.44/151,409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,136.19

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