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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,443.37, 208,993.28 and 83,462.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,443.37, 208,993.28 and 83,462.83 is: 115,179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,443.37 : 208,993.28 = 83,462.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,443.37/208,993.28 = 83,462.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,443.37x = 208,993.28 × 83,462.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,443.37x = 17,443,170,599.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,443,170,599.78/151,443.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,179.49

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