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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,741.78, 208,013.25 and 83,668.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,741.78, 208,013.25 and 83,668.50 is: 115,456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,741.78 : 208,013.25 = 83,668.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,741.78/208,013.25 = 83,668.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,741.78x = 208,013.25 × 83,668.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,741.78x = 17,404,156,607.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404,156,607.63/150,741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,456.75

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