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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,800.82, 208,095.93 and 82,804.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,800.82, 208,095.93 and 82,804.56 is: 114,265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,800.82 : 208,095.93 = 82,804.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,800.82/208,095.93 = 82,804.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,800.82x = 208,095.93 × 82,804.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,800.82x = 17,231,291,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,231,291,921.44/150,800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,265.24

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