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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,259.77, 207,349.31 and 82,277.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,259.77, 207,349.31 and 82,277.55 is: 113,538.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,259.77 : 207,349.31 = 82,277.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,259.77/207,349.31 = 82,277.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,259.77x = 207,349.31 × 82,277.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,259.77x = 17,060,193,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,060,193,426.68/150,259.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,538.00

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