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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,999.41, 208,380.58 and 83,016.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,999.41, 208,380.58 and 83,016.86 is: 114,564.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,999.41 : 208,380.58 = 83,016.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,999.41/208,380.58 = 83,016.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,999.41x = 208,380.58 × 83,016.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,999.41x = 17,299,101,436.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,299,101,436.58/150,999.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,564.04

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