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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,212.57, 207,285.32 and 82,216.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,212.57, 207,285.32 and 82,216.35 is: 113,454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,212.57 : 207,285.32 = 82,216.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,212.57/207,285.32 = 82,216.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,212.57x = 207,285.32 × 82,216.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,212.57x = 17,042,242,007.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,042,242,007.90/150,212.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,454.17

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