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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,451.63, 208,993.87 and 83,464.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,451.63, 208,993.87 and 83,464.82 is: 115,176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,451.63 : 208,993.87 = 83,464.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,451.63/208,993.87 = 83,464.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,451.63x = 208,993.87 × 83,464.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,451.63x = 17,443,635,740.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,443,635,740.65/151,451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,176.28

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