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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,627.83, 207,868.50 and 82,643.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,627.83, 207,868.50 and 82,643.54 is: 114,049.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,627.83 : 207,868.50 = 82,643.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,627.83/207,868.50 = 82,643.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,627.83x = 207,868.50 × 82,643.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,627.83x = 17,178,987,655.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,178,987,655.15/150,627.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,049.23

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