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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,998.66, 208,379.55 and 83,016.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,998.66, 208,379.55 and 83,016.11 is: 114,563.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,998.66 : 208,379.55 = 83,016.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,998.66/208,379.55 = 83,016.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,998.66x = 208,379.55 × 83,016.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,998.66x = 17,298,858,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,298,858,708.52/150,998.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,563.00

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