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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,846.91, 208,172.03 and 82,864.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,846.91, 208,172.03 and 82,864.82 is: 114,355.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,846.91 : 208,172.03 = 82,864.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,846.91/208,172.03 = 82,864.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,846.91x = 208,172.03 × 82,864.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,846.91x = 17,250,137,901.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250,137,901.09/150,846.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,355.26

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