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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,001.58, 207,008.61 and 82,014.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,001.58, 207,008.61 and 82,014.50 is: 113,183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,001.58 : 207,008.61 = 82,014.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,001.58/207,008.61 = 82,014.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,001.58x = 207,008.61 × 82,014.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,001.58x = 16,977,707,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,977,707,644.85/150,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,183.53

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