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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,815, 208,124.70 and 83,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,815, 208,124.70 and 83,747 is: 115,570.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,815 : 208,124.70 = 83,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,815/208,124.70 = 83,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,815x = 208,124.70 × 83,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,815x = 17,429,819,250.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,429,819,250.90/150,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,570.86

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