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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,997.70, 208,371.51 and 83,014.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,997.70, 208,371.51 and 83,014.18 is: 114,556.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,997.70 : 208,371.51 = 83,014.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,997.70/208,371.51 = 83,014.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,997.70x = 208,371.51 × 83,014.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,997.70x = 17,297,790,038.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,297,790,038.01/150,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,556.65

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