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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,316.40, 207,436.20 and 83,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,316.40, 207,436.20 and 83,248.40 is: 114,882.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,316.40 : 207,436.20 = 83,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,316.40/207,436.20 = 83,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,316.40x = 207,436.20 × 83,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,316.40x = 17,268,731,752.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,268,731,752.08/150,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,882.55

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