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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,668.51, 207,917.86 and 82,683.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,668.51, 207,917.86 and 82,683.74 is: 114,100.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,668.51 : 207,917.86 = 82,683.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,668.51/207,917.86 = 82,683.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,668.51x = 207,917.86 × 82,683.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,668.51x = 17,191,426,115.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,191,426,115.22/150,668.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,100.99

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