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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,241.42, 207,325.29 and 82,245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,241.42, 207,325.29 and 82,245.38 is: 113,494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,241.42 : 207,325.29 = 82,245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,241.42/207,325.29 = 82,245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,241.42x = 207,325.29 × 82,245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,241.42x = 17,051,546,360.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,051,546,360.37/150,241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,494.31

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