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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,841.03, 208,161.96 and 82,859.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,841.03, 208,161.96 and 82,859.38 is: 114,346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,841.03 : 208,161.96 = 82,859.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,841.03/208,161.96 = 82,859.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,841.03x = 208,161.96 × 82,859.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,841.03x = 17,248,170,894.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,248,170,894.66/150,841.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,346.68

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