Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,690.44, 209,331.38 and 83,708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 151,690.44, 209,331.38 and 83,708 is: 115,516.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,690.44 : 209,331.38 = 83,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,690.44/209,331.38 = 83,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,690.44x = 209,331.38 × 83,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,690.44x = 17,522,711,157.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,522,711,157.04/151,690.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,516.25
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