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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,650.87, 207,897.63 and 82,668.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,650.87, 207,897.63 and 82,668.98 is: 114,082.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,650.87 : 207,897.63 = 82,668.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,650.87/207,897.63 = 82,668.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,650.87x = 207,897.63 × 82,668.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,650.87x = 17,186,685,016.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,186,685,016.52/150,650.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,082.88

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