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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,445.76, 208,996.57 and 83,465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,445.76, 208,996.57 and 83,465.18 is: 115,182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,445.76 : 208,996.57 = 83,465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,445.76/208,996.57 = 83,465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,445.76x = 208,996.57 × 83,465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,445.76x = 17,443,936,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,443,936,334.43/151,445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,182.73

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