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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,831.98, 208,142.43 and 83,768.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,831.98, 208,142.43 and 83,768.30 is: 115,597.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,831.98 : 208,142.43 = 83,768.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,831.98/208,142.43 = 83,768.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,831.98x = 208,142.43 × 83,768.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,831.98x = 17,435,737,518.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,435,737,518.97/150,831.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,597.09

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