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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,140.23, 207,191.71 and 82,156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,140.23, 207,191.71 and 82,156.45 is: 113,374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,140.23 : 207,191.71 = 82,156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,140.23/207,191.71 = 82,156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,140.23x = 207,191.71 × 82,156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,140.23x = 17,022,135,363.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,022,135,363.03/150,140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,374.91

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