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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,968.10, 208,333.64 and 82,983.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,968.10, 208,333.64 and 82,983.62 is: 114,516.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,968.10 : 208,333.64 = 82,983.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,968.10/208,333.64 = 82,983.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,968.10x = 208,333.64 × 82,983.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,968.10x = 17,288,279,562.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,288,279,562.02/150,968.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,516.11

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