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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,717.15, 207,978.24 and 82,723.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,717.15, 207,978.24 and 82,723.32 is: 114,151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,717.15 : 207,978.24 = 82,723.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,717.15/207,978.24 = 82,723.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,717.15x = 207,978.24 × 82,723.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,717.15x = 17,204,650,500.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,204,650,500.56/150,717.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,151.91

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