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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,244.17, 207,332.16 and 82,259.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,244.17, 207,332.16 and 82,259.45 is: 113,515.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,244.17 : 207,332.16 = 82,259.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,244.17/207,332.16 = 82,259.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,244.17x = 207,332.16 × 82,259.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,244.17x = 17,055,028,881.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,055,028,881.27/150,244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,515.41

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