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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,198.16, 207,273.52 and 82,215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,198.16, 207,273.52 and 82,215.48 is: 113,457.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,198.16 : 207,273.52 = 82,215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,198.16/207,273.52 = 82,215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,198.16x = 207,273.52 × 82,215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,198.16x = 17,041,091,938.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041,091,938.09/150,198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,457.39

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