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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,623.28, 207,853.11 and 82,638.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,623.28, 207,853.11 and 82,638.72 is: 114,037.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,623.28 : 207,853.11 = 82,638.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,623.28/207,853.11 = 82,638.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,623.28x = 207,853.11 × 82,638.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,623.28x = 17,176,714,958.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,176,714,958.42/150,623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,037.58

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