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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,424.26, 208,974.73 and 83,441.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,424.26, 208,974.73 and 83,441.26 is: 115,154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,424.26 : 208,974.73 = 83,441.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,424.26/208,974.73 = 83,441.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,424.26x = 208,974.73 × 83,441.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,424.26x = 17,437,114,779.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437,114,779.36/151,424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,154.04

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