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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,231.54, 207,319.56 and 83,163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,231.54, 207,319.56 and 83,163.54 is: 114,765.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,231.54 : 207,319.56 = 83,163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,231.54/207,319.56 = 83,163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,231.54x = 207,319.56 × 83,163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,231.54x = 17,241,428,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,241,428,520.84/150,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,765.70

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