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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,637.94, 207,873.40 and 82,653.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,637.94, 207,873.40 and 82,653.22 is: 114,057.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,637.94 : 207,873.40 = 82,653.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,637.94/207,873.40 = 82,653.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,637.94x = 207,873.40 × 82,653.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,637.94x = 17,181,405,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,181,405,862.35/150,637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,057.63

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