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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,444.89, 208,995.38 and 83,464.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,444.89, 208,995.38 and 83,464.31 is: 115,181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,444.89 : 208,995.38 = 83,464.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,444.89/208,995.38 = 83,464.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,444.89x = 208,995.38 × 83,464.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,444.89x = 17,443,655,603.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,443,655,603.05/151,444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,181.54

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