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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,744.03, 208,016.35 and 83,670.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,744.03, 208,016.35 and 83,670.75 is: 115,459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,744.03 : 208,016.35 = 83,670.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,744.03/208,016.35 = 83,670.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,744.03x = 208,016.35 × 83,670.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,744.03x = 17,404,884,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404,884,016.76/150,744.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,459.86

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