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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,627.34, 207,867.81 and 82,643.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,627.34, 207,867.81 and 82,643.05 is: 114,048.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,627.34 : 207,867.81 = 82,643.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,627.34/207,867.81 = 82,643.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,627.34x = 207,867.81 × 82,643.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,627.34x = 17,178,829,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,178,829,815.22/150,627.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,048.55

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