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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,513.38, 207,717.83 and 83,445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,513.38, 207,717.83 and 83,445.38 is: 115,159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,513.38 : 207,717.83 = 83,445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,513.38/207,717.83 = 83,445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,513.38x = 207,717.83 × 83,445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,513.38x = 17,333,093,257.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,333,093,257.13/150,513.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,159.82

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