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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,435.92, 207,603.85 and 82,452.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,435.92, 207,603.85 and 82,452.35 is: 113,785.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,435.92 : 207,603.85 = 82,452.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,435.92/207,603.85 = 82,452.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,435.92x = 207,603.85 × 82,452.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,435.92x = 17,117,425,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,117,425,408.30/150,435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,785.49

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