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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,282, 207,387.67 and 81,371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,282, 207,387.67 and 81,371.13 is: 112,291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,282 : 207,387.67 = 81,371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,282/207,387.67 = 81,371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,282x = 207,387.67 × 81,371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,282x = 16,875,369,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,875,369,055.97/150,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,291.35

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