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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,924.75, 208,276.16 and 83,856.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,924.75, 208,276.16 and 83,856.75 is: 115,722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,924.75 : 208,276.16 = 83,856.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,924.75/208,276.16 = 83,856.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,924.75x = 208,276.16 × 83,856.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,924.75x = 17,465,361,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,465,361,460.80/150,924.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,722.32

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