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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,427.81, 208,967.58 and 83,450.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,427.81, 208,967.58 and 83,450.82 is: 115,160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,427.81 : 208,967.58 = 83,450.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,427.81/208,967.58 = 83,450.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,427.81x = 208,967.58 × 83,450.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,427.81x = 17,438,516,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,438,516,688.04/151,427.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,160.59

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