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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,977.76, 208,344.24 and 83,908.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,977.76, 208,344.24 and 83,908.32 is: 115,790.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,977.76 : 208,344.24 = 83,908.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,977.76/208,344.24 = 83,908.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,977.76x = 208,344.24 × 83,908.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,977.76x = 17,481,815,160.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,481,815,160.08/150,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,790.66

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