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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,913, 208,266.42 and 83,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,913, 208,266.42 and 83,845 is: 115,709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,913 : 208,266.42 = 83,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,913/208,266.42 = 83,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,913x = 208,266.42 × 83,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,913x = 17,462,097,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,462,097,984.90/150,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,709.70

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