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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,229.58, 207,316.87 and 82,250.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,229.58, 207,316.87 and 82,250.87 is: 113,506.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,229.58 : 207,316.87 = 82,250.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,229.58/207,316.87 = 82,250.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,229.58x = 207,316.87 × 82,250.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,229.58x = 17,051,993,544.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,051,993,544.28/150,229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,506.23

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