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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,443.87, 208,993.97 and 83,463.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,443.87, 208,993.97 and 83,463.33 is: 115,180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,443.87 : 208,993.97 = 83,463.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,443.87/208,993.97 = 83,463.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,443.87x = 208,993.97 × 83,463.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,443.87x = 17,443,332,268.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,443,332,268.80/151,443.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,180.18

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