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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,742.88, 208,026.04 and 82,762.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,742.88, 208,026.04 and 82,762.82 is: 114,213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,742.88 : 208,026.04 = 82,762.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,742.88/208,026.04 = 82,762.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,742.88x = 208,026.04 × 82,762.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,742.88x = 17,216,821,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,216,821,703.83/150,742.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,213.17

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