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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,165.16, 207,229.38 and 83,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,165.16, 207,229.38 and 83,097 is: 114,674.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,165.16 : 207,229.38 = 83,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,165.16/207,229.38 = 83,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,165.16x = 207,229.38 × 83,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,165.16x = 17,220,139,789.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,220,139,789.86/150,165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,674.67

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