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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,597.72, 207,827.63 and 82,618.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,597.72, 207,827.63 and 82,618.17 is: 114,014.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,597.72 : 207,827.63 = 82,618.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,597.72/207,827.63 = 82,618.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,597.72x = 207,827.63 × 82,618.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,597.72x = 17,170,338,052.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,170,338,052.95/150,597.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,014.59

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