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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,687, 207,957.80 and 83,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,687, 207,957.80 and 83,619 is: 115,399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,687 : 207,957.80 = 83,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,687/207,957.80 = 83,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,687x = 207,957.80 × 83,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,687x = 17,389,223,278.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389,223,278.20/150,687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,399.62

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