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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,655.58, 207,917.61 and 82,685.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,655.58, 207,917.61 and 82,685.69 is: 114,113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,655.58 : 207,917.61 = 82,685.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,655.58/207,917.61 = 82,685.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,655.58x = 207,917.61 × 82,685.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,655.58x = 17,191,810,006.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,191,810,006.41/150,655.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,113.33

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