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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,171.24, 207,233.46 and 83,103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,171.24, 207,233.46 and 83,103.24 is: 114,680.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,171.24 : 207,233.46 = 83,103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,171.24/207,233.46 = 83,103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,171.24x = 207,233.46 × 83,103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,171.24x = 17,221,771,962.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,221,771,962.41/150,171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,680.89

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