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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,437.14, 207,612.93 and 83,373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,437.14, 207,612.93 and 83,373.46 is: 115,060.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,437.14 : 207,612.93 = 83,373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,437.14/207,612.93 = 83,373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,437.14x = 207,612.93 × 83,373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,437.14x = 17,309,408,314.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,309,408,314.84/150,437.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,060.74

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