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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,825.81, 208,141.33 and 82,844.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,825.81, 208,141.33 and 82,844.38 is: 114,326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,825.81 : 208,141.33 = 82,844.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,825.81/208,141.33 = 82,844.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,825.81x = 208,141.33 × 82,844.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,825.81x = 17,243,339,436.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,243,339,436.23/150,825.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,326.18

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