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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,272.46, 225,473.82 and 82,721.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,272.46, 225,473.82 and 82,721.97 is: 124,118.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,272.46 : 225,473.82 = 82,721.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,272.46/225,473.82 = 82,721.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,272.46x = 225,473.82 × 82,721.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,272.46x = 18,651,638,573.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,651,638,573.83/150,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,118.81

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