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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,441.81, 208,991.12 and 83,461.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,441.81, 208,991.12 and 83,461.27 is: 115,177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,441.81 : 208,991.12 = 83,461.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,441.81/208,991.12 = 83,461.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,441.81x = 208,991.12 × 83,461.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,441.81x = 17,442,664,450.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,442,664,450.83/151,441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,177.34

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