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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,212.78, 207,290.43 and 82,227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,212.78, 207,290.43 and 82,227.98 is: 113,472.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,212.78 : 207,290.43 = 82,227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,212.78/207,290.43 = 82,227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,212.78x = 207,290.43 × 82,227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,212.78x = 17,045,073,332.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,045,073,332.23/150,212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,472.86

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