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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,508, 207,707.52 and 83,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,508, 207,707.52 and 83,440 is: 115,150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,508 : 207,707.52 = 83,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,508/207,707.52 = 83,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,508x = 207,707.52 × 83,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,508x = 17,331,115,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,331,115,468.80/150,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,150.79

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