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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,253.44, 225,230.72 and 83,723.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,253.44, 225,230.72 and 83,723.84 is: 125,502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,253.44 : 225,230.72 = 83,723.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,253.44/225,230.72 = 83,723.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,253.44x = 225,230.72 × 83,723.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,253.44x = 18,857,180,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,857,180,764.36/150,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,502.49

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