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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,827.49, 208,142.36 and 83,759.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,827.49, 208,142.36 and 83,759.49 is: 115,588.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,827.49 : 208,142.36 = 83,759.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,827.49/208,142.36 = 83,759.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,827.49x = 208,142.36 × 83,759.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,827.49x = 17,433,897,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,433,897,502.20/150,827.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,588.33

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