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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,742.78, 208,014.63 and 83,669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,742.78, 208,014.63 and 83,669.50 is: 115,458.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,742.78 : 208,014.63 = 83,669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,742.78/208,014.63 = 83,669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,742.78x = 208,014.63 × 83,669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,742.78x = 17,404,480,084.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404,480,084.79/150,742.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,458.13

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