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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,253.32, 207,343.17 and 82,269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,253.32, 207,343.17 and 82,269.06 is: 113,527.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,253.32 : 207,343.17 = 82,269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,253.32/207,343.17 = 82,269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,253.32x = 207,343.17 × 82,269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,253.32x = 17,057,927,693.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,057,927,693.32/150,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,527.79

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