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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,251.49, 207,346.98 and 82,268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,251.49, 207,346.98 and 82,268.42 is: 113,530.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,251.49 : 207,346.98 = 82,268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,251.49/207,346.98 = 82,268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,251.49x = 207,346.98 × 82,268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,251.49x = 17,058,108,436.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,058,108,436.37/150,251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,530.38

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