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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,507.89, 207,710.22 and 83,439.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,507.89, 207,710.22 and 83,439.89 is: 115,152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,507.89 : 207,710.22 = 83,439.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,507.89/207,710.22 = 83,439.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,507.89x = 207,710.22 × 83,439.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,507.89x = 17,331,316,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,331,316,870.12/150,507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,152.22

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