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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,513.88, 207,718.52 and 83,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,513.88, 207,718.52 and 83,445.88 is: 115,160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,513.88 : 207,718.52 = 83,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,513.88/207,718.52 = 83,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,513.88x = 207,718.52 × 83,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,513.88x = 17,333,254,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,333,254,693.70/150,513.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,160.51

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