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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,456.38, 207,628.97 and 82,476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,456.38, 207,628.97 and 82,476.24 is: 113,816.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,456.38 : 207,628.97 = 82,476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,456.38/207,628.97 = 82,476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,456.38x = 207,628.97 × 82,476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,456.38x = 17,124,456,348.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,124,456,348.29/150,456.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,816.75

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