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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,741.88, 208,024.66 and 82,761.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,741.88, 208,024.66 and 82,761.82 is: 114,211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,741.88 : 208,024.66 = 82,761.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,741.88/208,024.66 = 82,761.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,741.88x = 208,024.66 × 82,761.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,741.88x = 17,216,499,466.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,216,499,466.48/150,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,211.79

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