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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,918.50, 208,268.34 and 83,850.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,918.50, 208,268.34 and 83,850.50 is: 115,714.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,918.50 : 208,268.34 = 83,850.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,918.50/208,268.34 = 83,850.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,918.50x = 208,268.34 × 83,850.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,918.50x = 17,463,404,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,463,404,443.17/150,918.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,714.14

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