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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,635.99, 207,877.56 and 82,653.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,635.99, 207,877.56 and 82,653.37 is: 114,061.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,635.99 : 207,877.56 = 82,653.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,635.99/207,877.56 = 82,653.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,635.99x = 207,877.56 × 82,653.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,635.99x = 17,181,779,841.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,181,779,841.99/150,635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,061.59

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