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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,232.43, 207,323.21 and 82,248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,232.43, 207,323.21 and 82,248.27 is: 113,503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,232.43 : 207,323.21 = 82,248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,232.43/207,323.21 = 82,248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,232.43x = 207,323.21 × 82,248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,232.43x = 17,051,973,905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,051,973,905.49/150,232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,503.95

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