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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,621.72, 207,858.22 and 83,553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,621.72, 207,858.22 and 83,553.72 is: 115,304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,621.72 : 207,858.22 = 83,553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,621.72/207,858.22 = 83,553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,621.72x = 207,858.22 × 83,553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,621.72x = 17,367,327,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,367,327,513.58/150,621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,304.27

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