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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,446.26, 208,997.27 and 83,465.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,446.26, 208,997.27 and 83,465.69 is: 115,183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,446.26 : 208,997.27 = 83,465.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,446.26/208,997.27 = 83,465.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,446.26x = 208,997.27 × 83,465.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,446.26x = 17,444,099,886.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,444,099,886.35/151,446.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,183.44

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