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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,426.34, 208,969.75 and 83,445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,426.34, 208,969.75 and 83,445.74 is: 115,155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,426.34 : 208,969.75 = 83,445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,426.34/208,969.75 = 83,445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,426.34x = 208,969.75 × 83,445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,426.34x = 17,437,636,131.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437,636,131.99/151,426.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,155.90

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