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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,208.58, 207,288.10 and 82,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,208.58, 207,288.10 and 82,225.60 is: 113,471.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,208.58 : 207,288.10 = 82,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,208.58/207,288.10 = 82,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,208.58x = 207,288.10 × 82,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,208.58x = 17,044,387,358.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,044,387,358.92/150,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,471.46

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