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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,807.52, 208,106.13 and 82,833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,807.52, 208,106.13 and 82,833.40 is: 114,305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,807.52 : 208,106.13 = 82,833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,807.52/208,106.13 = 82,833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,807.52x = 208,106.13 × 82,833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,807.52x = 17,238,138,308.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,238,138,308.74/150,807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,305.56

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