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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,297.04, 207,409.92 and 83,229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,297.04, 207,409.92 and 83,229.04 is: 114,856.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,297.04 : 207,409.92 = 83,229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,297.04/207,409.92 = 83,229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,297.04x = 207,409.92 × 83,229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,297.04x = 17,262,528,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,262,528,528.08/150,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,856.08

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