Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,330, 207,462 and 83,262
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 150,330, 207,462 and 83,262 is: 114,905.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,330 : 207,462 = 83,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,330/207,462 = 83,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,330x = 207,462 × 83,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,330x = 17,273,701,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,273,701,044/150,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,905.22
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