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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,916.50, 208,271.25 and 83,848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,916.50, 208,271.25 and 83,848.50 is: 115,714.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,916.50 : 208,271.25 = 83,848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,916.50/208,271.25 = 83,848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,916.50x = 208,271.25 × 83,848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,916.50x = 17,463,231,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,463,231,905.63/150,916.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,714.53

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