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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,396, 207,553.28 and 83,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,396, 207,553.28 and 83,328 is: 114,996.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,396 : 207,553.28 = 83,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,396/207,553.28 = 83,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,396x = 207,553.28 × 83,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,396x = 17,294,999,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,294,999,715.84/150,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,996.41

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