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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,487.25, 207,666.86 and 82,502.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,487.25, 207,666.86 and 82,502.73 is: 113,850.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,487.25 : 207,666.86 = 82,502.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,487.25/207,666.86 = 82,502.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,487.25x = 207,666.86 × 82,502.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,487.25x = 17,133,082,468.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,133,082,468.01/150,487.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,850.73

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