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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,246.16, 207,334.92 and 82,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,246.16, 207,334.92 and 82,261.44 is: 113,518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,246.16 : 207,334.92 = 82,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,246.16/207,334.92 = 82,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,246.16x = 207,334.92 × 82,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,246.16x = 17,055,669,081.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,055,669,081.48/150,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,518.17

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