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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,179.24, 207,238.91 and 82,196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,179.24, 207,238.91 and 82,196.07 is: 113,425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,179.24 : 207,238.91 = 82,196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,179.24/207,238.91 = 82,196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,179.24x = 207,238.91 × 82,196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,179.24x = 17,034,223,953.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,034,223,953.08/150,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,425.96

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