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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,426.76, 208,978.08 and 83,443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,426.76, 208,978.08 and 83,443.62 is: 115,157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,426.76 : 208,978.08 = 83,443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,426.76/208,978.08 = 83,443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,426.76x = 208,978.08 × 83,443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,426.76x = 17,437,887,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437,887,182.94/151,426.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,157.23

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