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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,232.14, 207,320.42 and 82,253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,232.14, 207,320.42 and 82,253.52 is: 113,509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,232.14 : 207,320.42 = 82,253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,232.14/207,320.42 = 82,253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,232.14x = 207,320.42 × 82,253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,232.14x = 17,052,833,901.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,052,833,901.61/150,232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,509.89

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