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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,238.92, 225,210.14 and 83,710.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,238.92, 225,210.14 and 83,710.38 is: 125,482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,238.92 : 225,210.14 = 83,710.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,238.92/225,210.14 = 83,710.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,238.92x = 225,210.14 × 83,710.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,238.92x = 18,852,426,399.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,852,426,399.25/150,238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,482.97

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