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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,919.50, 208,269.72 and 83,851.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,919.50, 208,269.72 and 83,851.50 is: 115,715.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,919.50 : 208,269.72 = 83,851.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,919.50/208,269.72 = 83,851.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,919.50x = 208,269.72 × 83,851.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,919.50x = 17,463,728,426.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,463,728,426.58/150,919.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,715.52

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