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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,587.97, 207,813.33 and 82,600.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,587.97, 207,813.33 and 82,600.50 is: 113,989.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,587.97 : 207,813.33 = 82,600.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,587.97/207,813.33 = 82,600.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,587.97x = 207,813.33 × 82,600.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,587.97x = 17,165,484,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,165,484,964.67/150,587.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,989.75

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