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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,711.48, 207,983.97 and 82,735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,711.48, 207,983.97 and 82,735.20 is: 114,175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,711.48 : 207,983.97 = 82,735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,711.48/207,983.97 = 82,735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,711.48x = 207,983.97 × 82,735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,711.48x = 17,207,595,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,207,595,354.74/150,711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,175.74

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