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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,226.10, 207,312.02 and 83,158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,226.10, 207,312.02 and 83,158.10 is: 114,758.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,226.10 : 207,312.02 = 83,158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,226.10/207,312.02 = 83,158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,226.10x = 207,312.02 × 83,158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,226.10x = 17,239,673,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,239,673,274.57/150,226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,758.18

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