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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,762.78, 208,055.61 and 82,779.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,762.78, 208,055.61 and 82,779.16 is: 114,236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,762.78 : 208,055.61 = 82,779.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,762.78/208,055.61 = 82,779.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,762.78x = 208,055.61 × 82,779.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,762.78x = 17,222,668,629.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,222,668,629.09/150,762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,236.87

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