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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,198.20, 207,273.90 and 83,132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,198.20, 207,273.90 and 83,132.60 is: 114,723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,198.20 : 207,273.90 = 83,132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,198.20/207,273.90 = 83,132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,198.20x = 207,273.90 × 83,132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,198.20x = 17,231,218,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,231,218,219.14/150,198.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,723.20

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