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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,750.65, 225,831.98 and 83,989.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,750.65, 225,831.98 and 83,989.73 is: 125,820.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,750.65 : 225,831.98 = 83,989.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,750.65/225,831.98 = 83,989.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,750.65x = 225,831.98 × 83,989.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,750.65x = 18,967,567,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,967,567,800.12/150,750.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,820.80

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