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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,821.56, 226,211.68 and 83,478.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,821.56, 226,211.68 and 83,478.16 is: 125,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,821.56 : 226,211.68 = 83,478.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,821.56/226,211.68 = 83,478.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,821.56x = 226,211.68 × 83,478.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,821.56x = 18,883,734,816.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,883,734,816.91/150,821.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,205.80

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