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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,743.28, 208,015.32 and 83,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,743.28, 208,015.32 and 83,670 is: 115,458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,743.28 : 208,015.32 = 83,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,743.28/208,015.32 = 83,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,743.28x = 208,015.32 × 83,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,743.28x = 17,404,641,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404,641,824.40/150,743.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,458.82

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