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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,689, 207,960.56 and 83,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,689, 207,960.56 and 83,621 is: 115,402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,689 : 207,960.56 = 83,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,689/207,960.56 = 83,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,689x = 207,960.56 × 83,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,689x = 17,389,869,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389,869,987.76/150,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,402.38

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