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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,268.16, 207,372.61 and 82,284.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,268.16, 207,372.61 and 82,284.05 is: 113,553.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,268.16 : 207,372.61 = 82,284.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,268.16/207,372.61 = 82,284.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,268.16x = 207,372.61 × 82,284.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,268.16x = 17,063,458,209.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,063,458,209.87/150,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,553.38

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