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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,204.24, 207,279.96 and 82,220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,204.24, 207,279.96 and 82,220.94 is: 113,463.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,204.24 : 207,279.96 = 82,220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,204.24/207,279.96 = 82,220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,204.24x = 207,279.96 × 82,220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,204.24x = 17,042,753,154.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,042,753,154.36/150,204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,463.86

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