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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,846.17, 208,169.03 and 82,864.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,846.17, 208,169.03 and 82,864.53 is: 114,353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,846.17 : 208,169.03 = 82,864.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,846.17/208,169.03 = 82,864.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,846.17x = 208,169.03 × 82,864.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,846.17x = 17,249,828,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,249,828,831.51/150,846.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,353.77

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