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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,229.38, 207,316.61 and 82,250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,229.38, 207,316.61 and 82,250.76 is: 113,506.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,229.38 : 207,316.61 = 82,250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,229.38/207,316.61 = 82,250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,229.38x = 207,316.61 × 82,250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,229.38x = 17,051,948,321.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,051,948,321.87/150,229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,506.08

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