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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,033.28, 209,805.87 and 83,122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,033.28, 209,805.87 and 83,122.98 is: 114,709.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,033.28 : 209,805.87 = 83,122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,033.28/209,805.87 = 83,122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,033.28x = 209,805.87 × 83,122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,033.28x = 17,439,689,135.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,439,689,135.89/152,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,709.68

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