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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,444.76, 208,995.19 and 83,464.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,444.76, 208,995.19 and 83,464.18 is: 115,181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,444.76 : 208,995.19 = 83,464.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,444.76/208,995.19 = 83,464.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,444.76x = 208,995.19 × 83,464.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,444.76x = 17,443,611,426.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,443,611,426.15/151,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,181.35

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