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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,746.28, 208,019.44 and 83,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,746.28, 208,019.44 and 83,673 is: 115,462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,746.28 : 208,019.44 = 83,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,746.28/208,019.44 = 83,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,746.28x = 208,019.44 × 83,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,746.28x = 17,405,610,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405,610,603.12/150,746.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,462.95

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