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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,233.04, 207,315.72 and 83,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,233.04, 207,315.72 and 83,163.60 is: 114,762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,233.04 : 207,315.72 = 83,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,233.04/207,315.72 = 83,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,233.04x = 207,315.72 × 83,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,233.04x = 17,241,121,611.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,241,121,611.79/150,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,762.52

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