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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,252.89, 207,348.23 and 82,268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,252.89, 207,348.23 and 82,268.63 is: 113,530.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,252.89 : 207,348.23 = 82,268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,252.89/207,348.23 = 82,268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,252.89x = 207,348.23 × 82,268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,252.89x = 17,058,254,761.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,058,254,761.51/150,252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,530.29

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