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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,769.27, 208,061.63 and 83,701.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,769.27, 208,061.63 and 83,701.27 is: 115,507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,769.27 : 208,061.63 = 83,701.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,769.27/208,061.63 = 83,701.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,769.27x = 208,061.63 × 83,701.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,769.27x = 17,415,022,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,415,022,669.27/150,769.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,507.77

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