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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,661.35, 207,912.02 and 82,679.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,661.35, 207,912.02 and 82,679.43 is: 114,097.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,661.35 : 207,912.02 = 82,679.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,661.35/207,912.02 = 82,679.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,661.35x = 207,912.02 × 82,679.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,661.35x = 17,190,046,890.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190,046,890.35/150,661.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,097.26

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