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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,317.60, 207,438.38 and 82,335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,317.60, 207,438.38 and 82,335.72 is: 113,623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,317.60 : 207,438.38 = 82,335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,317.60/207,438.38 = 82,335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,317.60x = 207,438.38 × 82,335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,317.60x = 17,079,587,413.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,079,587,413.43/150,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,623.33

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