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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,247.38, 207,341.40 and 82,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,247.38, 207,341.40 and 82,264.36 is: 113,524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,247.38 : 207,341.40 = 82,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,247.38/207,341.40 = 82,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,247.38x = 207,341.40 × 82,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,247.38x = 17,056,807,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,056,807,572.50/150,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,524.83

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