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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,744, 208,029.15 and 83,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,744, 208,029.15 and 83,676 is: 115,474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,744 : 208,029.15 = 83,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,744/208,029.15 = 83,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,744x = 208,029.15 × 83,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,744x = 17,407,047,155.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,407,047,155.40/150,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,474.23

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