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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,243.58, 207,328.26 and 82,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,243.58, 207,328.26 and 82,247.52 is: 113,497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,243.58 : 207,328.26 = 82,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,243.58/207,328.26 = 82,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,243.58x = 207,328.26 × 82,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,243.58x = 17,052,235,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,052,235,729.24/150,243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,497.27

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