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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,704.48, 207,974.72 and 82,727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,704.48, 207,974.72 and 82,727.84 is: 114,165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,704.48 : 207,974.72 = 82,727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,704.48/207,974.72 = 82,727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,704.48x = 207,974.72 × 82,727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,704.48x = 17,205,299,360.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,205,299,360.20/150,704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,165.81

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