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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,289.20, 207,377.40 and 83,221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,289.20, 207,377.40 and 83,221.04 is: 114,833.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,289.20 : 207,377.40 = 83,221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,289.20/207,377.40 = 83,221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,289.20x = 207,377.40 × 83,221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,289.20x = 17,258,162,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,258,162,900.50/150,289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,833.02

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