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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,232.20, 207,320.49 and 82,253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,232.20, 207,320.49 and 82,253.49 is: 113,509.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,232.20 : 207,320.49 = 82,253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,232.20/207,320.49 = 82,253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,232.20x = 207,320.49 × 82,253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,232.20x = 17,052,833,851.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,052,833,851.01/150,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,509.85

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