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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,831.24, 208,147.53 and 83,763.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,831.24, 208,147.53 and 83,763.24 is: 115,593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,831.24 : 208,147.53 = 83,763.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,831.24/208,147.53 = 83,763.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,831.24x = 208,147.53 × 83,763.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,831.24x = 17,435,111,510.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,435,111,510.80/150,831.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,593.50

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