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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,842.03, 208,163.34 and 82,860.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,842.03, 208,163.34 and 82,860.38 is: 114,348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,842.03 : 208,163.34 = 82,860.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,842.03/208,163.34 = 82,860.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,842.03x = 208,163.34 × 82,860.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,842.03x = 17,248,493,454.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,248,493,454.47/150,842.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,348.06

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