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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,783.33, 208,083.38 and 81,872.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,783.33, 208,083.38 and 81,872.75 is: 112,985.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,783.33 : 208,083.38 = 81,872.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,783.33/208,083.38 = 81,872.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,783.33x = 208,083.38 × 81,872.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,783.33x = 17,036,358,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,036,358,411.90/150,783.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,985.69

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