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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,347, 207,485.34 and 83,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,347, 207,485.34 and 83,279 is: 114,928.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,347 : 207,485.34 = 83,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,347/207,485.34 = 83,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,347x = 207,485.34 × 83,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,347x = 17,279,171,629.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,279,171,629.86/150,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,928.61

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