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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,609.72, 207,841.62 and 83,541.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,609.72, 207,841.62 and 83,541.72 is: 115,287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,609.72 : 207,841.62 = 83,541.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,609.72/207,841.62 = 83,541.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,609.72x = 207,841.62 × 83,541.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,609.72x = 17,363,446,422.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,363,446,422.39/150,609.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,287.69

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