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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,599.13, 207,826.86 and 83,531.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,599.13, 207,826.86 and 83,531.13 is: 115,272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,599.13 : 207,826.86 = 83,531.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,599.13/207,826.86 = 83,531.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,599.13x = 207,826.86 × 83,531.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,599.13x = 17,360,012,460.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,360,012,460.15/150,599.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,272.99

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