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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,799.32, 208,093.86 and 82,803.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,799.32, 208,093.86 and 82,803.06 is: 114,263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,799.32 : 208,093.86 = 82,803.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,799.32/208,093.86 = 82,803.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,799.32x = 208,093.86 × 82,803.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,799.32x = 17,230,808,375.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,230,808,375.21/150,799.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,263.17

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