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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,889.76, 208,243.68 and 83,821.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,889.76, 208,243.68 and 83,821.76 is: 115,682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,889.76 : 208,243.68 = 83,821.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,889.76/208,243.68 = 83,821.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,889.76x = 208,243.68 × 83,821.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,889.76x = 17,455,351,766.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,455,351,766.48/150,889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,682.81

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