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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,426.60, 208,977.85 and 83,443.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,426.60, 208,977.85 and 83,443.46 is: 115,157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,426.60 : 208,977.85 = 83,443.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,426.60/208,977.85 = 83,443.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,426.60x = 208,977.85 × 83,443.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,426.60x = 17,437,833,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437,833,926.78/151,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,157.01

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