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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,301, 207,421.90 and 83,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,301, 207,421.90 and 83,233 is: 114,865.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,301 : 207,421.90 = 83,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,301/207,421.90 = 83,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,301x = 207,421.90 × 83,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,301x = 17,264,347,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264,347,002.70/150,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,865.15

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