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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,827.82, 208,144.10 and 82,846.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,827.82, 208,144.10 and 82,846.38 is: 114,328.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,827.82 : 208,144.10 = 82,846.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,827.82/208,144.10 = 82,846.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,827.82x = 208,144.10 × 82,846.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,827.82x = 17,243,985,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,243,985,203.36/150,827.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,328.94

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