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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,512.44, 207,707.46 and 83,444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,512.44, 207,707.46 and 83,444.44 is: 115,153.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,512.44 : 207,707.46 = 83,444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,512.44/207,707.46 = 83,444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,512.44x = 207,707.46 × 83,444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,512.44x = 17,332,032,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,332,032,683.52/150,512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,153.49

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