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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,854.82, 208,179.81 and 83,786.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,854.82, 208,179.81 and 83,786.82 is: 115,625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,854.82 : 208,179.81 = 83,786.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,854.82/208,179.81 = 83,786.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,854.82x = 208,179.81 × 83,786.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,854.82x = 17,442,724,268.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,442,724,268.10/150,854.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,625.90

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