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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,436.14, 207,611.55 and 83,372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,436.14, 207,611.55 and 83,372.46 is: 115,059.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,436.14 : 207,611.55 = 83,372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,436.14/207,611.55 = 83,372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,436.14x = 207,611.55 × 83,372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,436.14x = 17,309,085,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,309,085,647.91/150,436.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,059.36

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