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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,216.48, 207,299.03 and 82,237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,216.48, 207,299.03 and 82,237.68 is: 113,488.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,216.48 : 207,299.03 = 82,237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,216.48/207,299.03 = 82,237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,216.48x = 207,299.03 × 82,237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,216.48x = 17,047,790,882.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,047,790,882.26/150,216.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,488.15

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