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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,997.46, 208,376.62 and 83,018.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,997.46, 208,376.62 and 83,018.81 is: 114,566.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,997.46 : 208,376.62 = 83,018.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,997.46/208,376.62 = 83,018.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,997.46x = 208,376.62 × 83,018.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,997.46x = 17,299,179,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,299,179,337.62/150,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,566.03

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