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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,598.76, 207,826.42 and 83,530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,598.76, 207,826.42 and 83,530.76 is: 115,272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,598.76 : 207,826.42 = 83,530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,598.76/207,826.42 = 83,530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,598.76x = 207,826.42 × 83,530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,598.76x = 17,359,898,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,359,898,810.68/150,598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,272.52

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