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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,426.08, 208,977.25 and 83,443.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,426.08, 208,977.25 and 83,443.06 is: 115,156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,426.08 : 208,977.25 = 83,443.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,426.08/208,977.25 = 83,443.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,426.08x = 208,977.25 × 83,443.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,426.08x = 17,437,701,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437,701,210.39/151,426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,156.53

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