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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,231.27, 207,319.20 and 82,252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,231.27, 207,319.20 and 82,252.56 is: 113,508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,231.27 : 207,319.20 = 82,252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,231.27/207,319.20 = 82,252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,231.27x = 207,319.20 × 82,252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,231.27x = 17,052,534,937.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,052,534,937.15/150,231.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,508.56

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