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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,271.52, 225,490.29 and 83,749.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,271.52, 225,490.29 and 83,749.14 is: 125,669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,271.52 : 225,490.29 = 83,749.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,271.52/225,490.29 = 83,749.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,271.52x = 225,490.29 × 83,749.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,271.52x = 18,884,617,551.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,884,617,551.79/150,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,669.98

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