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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,230.14, 207,317.66 and 82,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,230.14, 207,317.66 and 82,251.52 is: 113,507.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,230.14 : 207,317.66 = 82,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,230.14/207,317.66 = 82,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,230.14x = 207,317.66 × 82,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,230.14x = 17,052,191,728.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,052,191,728.29/150,230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,507.13

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