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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,435.14, 207,610.17 and 83,371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,435.14, 207,610.17 and 83,371.46 is: 115,057.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,435.14 : 207,610.17 = 83,371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,435.14/207,610.17 = 83,371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,435.14x = 207,610.17 × 83,371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,435.14x = 17,308,762,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,308,762,983.75/150,435.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,057.98

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