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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,465.21, 207,640.67 and 82,485.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,465.21, 207,640.67 and 82,485.96 is: 113,829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,465.21 : 207,640.67 = 82,485.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,465.21/207,640.67 = 82,485.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,465.21x = 207,640.67 × 82,485.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,465.21x = 17,127,439,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,127,439,999.99/150,465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,829.90

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