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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,511.88, 207,715.76 and 83,443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,511.88, 207,715.76 and 83,443.88 is: 115,157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,511.88 : 207,715.76 = 83,443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,511.88/207,715.76 = 83,443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,511.88x = 207,715.76 × 83,443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,511.88x = 17,332,608,951.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,332,608,951.55/150,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,157.75

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