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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,257.75, 207,362.55 and 83,189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,257.75, 207,362.55 and 83,189.75 is: 114,805.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,257.75 : 207,362.55 = 83,189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,257.75/207,362.55 = 83,189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,257.75x = 207,362.55 × 83,189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,257.75x = 17,250,438,693.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250,438,693.86/150,257.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,805.65

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