Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,550, 207,759 and 83,482
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 150,550, 207,759 and 83,482 is: 115,205.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,550 : 207,759 = 83,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,550/207,759 = 83,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,550x = 207,759 × 83,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,550x = 17,344,136,838 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,344,136,838/150,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,205.16
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