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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,541.33, 207,756.36 and 83,473.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,541.33, 207,756.36 and 83,473.33 is: 115,198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,541.33 : 207,756.36 = 83,473.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,541.33/207,756.36 = 83,473.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,541.33x = 207,756.36 × 83,473.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,541.33x = 17,342,113,741.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,342,113,741.73/150,541.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,198.36

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