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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,778.32, 208,070.28 and 83,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,778.32, 208,070.28 and 83,706 is: 115,512.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,778.32 : 208,070.28 = 83,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,778.32/208,070.28 = 83,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,778.32x = 208,070.28 × 83,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,778.32x = 17,416,730,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,416,730,857.68/150,778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,512.17

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