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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,745.50, 208,031.22 and 83,677.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,745.50, 208,031.22 and 83,677.50 is: 115,476.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,745.50 : 208,031.22 = 83,677.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,745.50/208,031.22 = 83,677.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,745.50x = 208,031.22 × 83,677.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,745.50x = 17,407,532,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,407,532,411.55/150,745.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,476.30

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