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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,233.44, 207,320.40 and 82,249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,233.44, 207,320.40 and 82,249.60 is: 113,503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,233.44 : 207,320.40 = 82,249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,233.44/207,320.40 = 82,249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,233.44x = 207,320.40 × 82,249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,233.44x = 17,052,019,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,052,019,971.84/150,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,503.49

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