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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,386.09, 207,532.86 and 82,402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,386.09, 207,532.86 and 82,402.52 is: 113,715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,386.09 : 207,532.86 = 82,402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,386.09/207,532.86 = 82,402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,386.09x = 207,532.86 × 82,402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,386.09x = 17,101,229,531.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,101,229,531.89/150,386.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,715.50

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