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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,254.89, 207,350.99 and 82,270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,254.89, 207,350.99 and 82,270.63 is: 113,533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,254.89 : 207,350.99 = 82,270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,254.89/207,350.99 = 82,270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,254.89x = 207,350.99 × 82,270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,254.89x = 17,058,896,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,058,896,578.42/150,254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,533.05

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