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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,995.70, 208,368.75 and 83,012.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,995.70, 208,368.75 and 83,012.18 is: 114,553.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,995.70 : 208,368.75 = 83,012.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,995.70/208,368.75 = 83,012.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,995.70x = 208,368.75 × 83,012.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,995.70x = 17,297,143,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,297,143,179.23/150,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,553.88

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