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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,138.17, 207,188.89 and 82,154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,138.17, 207,188.89 and 82,154.36 is: 113,372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,138.17 : 207,188.89 = 82,154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,138.17/207,188.89 = 82,154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,138.17x = 207,188.89 × 82,154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,138.17x = 17,021,470,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,021,470,657.06/150,138.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,372.04

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