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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,195.89, 207,270.17 and 82,212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,195.89, 207,270.17 and 82,212.25 is: 113,452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,195.89 : 207,270.17 = 82,212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,195.89/207,270.17 = 82,212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,195.89x = 207,270.17 × 82,212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,195.89x = 17,040,147,140.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,040,147,140.70/150,195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,452.82

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