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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,916.26, 208,264.42 and 83,848.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,916.26, 208,264.42 and 83,848.26 is: 115,710.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,916.26 : 208,264.42 = 83,848.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,916.26/208,264.42 = 83,848.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,916.26x = 208,264.42 × 83,848.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,916.26x = 17,462,609,236.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,462,609,236.91/150,916.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,710.59

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