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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,954.04, 208,284.78 and 83,884.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,954.04, 208,284.78 and 83,884.60 is: 115,743.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,954.04 : 208,284.78 = 83,884.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,954.04/208,284.78 = 83,884.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,954.04x = 208,284.78 × 83,884.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,954.04x = 17,471,885,456.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,471,885,456.39/150,954.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,743.08

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