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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,439.92, 207,608.73 and 82,455.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,439.92, 207,608.73 and 82,455.41 is: 113,789.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,439.92 : 207,608.73 = 82,455.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,439.92/207,608.73 = 82,455.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,439.92x = 207,608.73 × 82,455.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,439.92x = 17,118,461,707.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,118,461,707.55/150,439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,789.36

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