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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,775.73, 208,073.31 and 82,799.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,775.73, 208,073.31 and 82,799.62 is: 114,265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,775.73 : 208,073.31 = 82,799.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,775.73/208,073.31 = 82,799.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,775.73x = 208,073.31 × 82,799.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,775.73x = 17,228,390,169.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,228,390,169.46/150,775.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,265.01

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