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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,275.16, 225,264.51 and 83,746.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,275.16, 225,264.51 and 83,746.62 is: 125,537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,275.16 : 225,264.51 = 83,746.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,275.16/225,264.51 = 83,746.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,275.16x = 225,264.51 × 83,746.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,275.16x = 18,865,141,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,865,141,318.46/150,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,537.32

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