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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,333, 207,466.14 and 83,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,333, 207,466.14 and 83,265 is: 114,909.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,333 : 207,466.14 = 83,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,333/207,466.14 = 83,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,333x = 207,466.14 × 83,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,333x = 17,274,668,147.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,274,668,147.10/150,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,909.36

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