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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,252.66, 225,230.76 and 83,724.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,252.66, 225,230.76 and 83,724.12 is: 125,503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,252.66 : 225,230.76 = 83,724.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,252.66/225,230.76 = 83,724.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,252.66x = 225,230.76 × 83,724.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,252.66x = 18,857,247,177.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,857,247,177.93/150,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,503.58

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