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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,418.93, 207,573.43 and 82,434.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,418.93, 207,573.43 and 82,434.67 is: 113,757.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,418.93 : 207,573.43 = 82,434.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,418.93/207,573.43 = 82,434.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,418.93x = 207,573.43 × 82,434.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,418.93x = 17,111,247,202.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,111,247,202.82/150,418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,757.27

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