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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,286.62, 225,436.86 and 83,676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,286.62, 225,436.86 and 83,676.60 is: 125,518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,286.62 : 225,436.86 = 83,676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,286.62/225,436.86 = 83,676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,286.62x = 225,436.86 × 83,676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,286.62x = 18,863,789,959.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,863,789,959.48/150,286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,518.76

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