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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,424.02, 207,587.84 and 82,436.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,424.02, 207,587.84 and 82,436.49 is: 113,763.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,424.02 : 207,587.84 = 82,436.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,424.02/207,587.84 = 82,436.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,424.02x = 207,587.84 × 82,436.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,424.02x = 17,112,812,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,112,812,484.10/150,424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,763.83

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