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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,619.72, 207,855.46 and 83,551.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,619.72, 207,855.46 and 83,551.72 is: 115,301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,619.72 : 207,855.46 = 83,551.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,619.72/207,855.46 = 83,551.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,619.72x = 207,855.46 × 83,551.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,619.72x = 17,366,681,194.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,366,681,194.39/150,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,301.51

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