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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,983.63, 208,359.98 and 83,003.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,983.63, 208,359.98 and 83,003.43 is: 114,546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,983.63 : 208,359.98 = 83,003.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,983.63/208,359.98 = 83,003.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,983.63x = 208,359.98 × 83,003.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,983.63x = 17,294,593,014.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,294,593,014.73/150,983.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,546.15

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