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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,128, 207,179.28 and 82,150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,128, 207,179.28 and 82,150.92 is: 113,369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,128 : 207,179.28 = 82,150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,128/207,179.28 = 82,150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,128x = 207,179.28 × 82,150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,128x = 17,019,968,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,019,968,456.94/150,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,369.71

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