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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,551.38, 207,760.91 and 83,483.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,551.38, 207,760.91 and 83,483.38 is: 115,207.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,551.38 : 207,760.91 = 83,483.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,551.38/207,760.91 = 83,483.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,551.38x = 207,760.91 × 83,483.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,551.38x = 17,344,582,998.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,344,582,998.68/150,551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,207.07

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