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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,748.81, 208,033.72 and 82,770.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,748.81, 208,033.72 and 82,770.17 is: 114,223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,748.81 : 208,033.72 = 82,770.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,748.81/208,033.72 = 82,770.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,748.81x = 208,033.72 × 82,770.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,748.81x = 17,218,985,123.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,218,985,123.04/150,748.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,223.03

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