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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,432.21, 208,977.83 and 83,451.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,432.21, 208,977.83 and 83,451.62 is: 115,164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,432.21 : 208,977.83 = 83,451.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,432.21/208,977.83 = 83,451.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,432.21x = 208,977.83 × 83,451.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,432.21x = 17,439,538,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,439,538,457.58/151,432.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,164.00

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