Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,304, 207,426 and 83,236
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 150,304, 207,426 and 83,236 is: 114,869.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,304 : 207,426 = 83,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,304/207,426 = 83,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,304x = 207,426 × 83,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,304x = 17,265,310,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,265,310,536/150,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,869.27
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