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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,265.09, 207,370.77 and 82,284.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,265.09, 207,370.77 and 82,284.93 is: 113,555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,265.09 : 207,370.77 = 82,284.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,265.09/207,370.77 = 82,284.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,265.09x = 207,370.77 × 82,284.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,265.09x = 17,063,489,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,063,489,293.50/150,265.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,555.91

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