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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,967.91, 208,333.38 and 82,983.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,967.91, 208,333.38 and 82,983.43 is: 114,515.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,967.91 : 208,333.38 = 82,983.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,967.91/208,333.38 = 82,983.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,967.91x = 208,333.38 × 82,983.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,967.91x = 17,288,219,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,288,219,027.50/150,967.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,515.85

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