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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,412.58, 208,958.82 and 83,429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,412.58, 208,958.82 and 83,429.52 is: 115,137.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,412.58 : 208,958.82 = 83,429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,412.58/208,958.82 = 83,429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,412.58x = 208,958.82 × 83,429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,412.58x = 17,433,334,052.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,433,334,052.37/151,412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,137.95

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