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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,641.28, 207,877.95 and 82,656.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,641.28, 207,877.95 and 82,656.72 is: 114,062.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,641.28 : 207,877.95 = 82,656.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,641.28/207,877.95 = 82,656.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,641.28x = 207,877.95 × 82,656.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,641.28x = 17,182,509,507.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,182,509,507.32/150,641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,062.42

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