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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,847.04, 208,158.62 and 82,866.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,847.04, 208,158.62 and 82,866.87 is: 114,350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,847.04 : 208,158.62 = 82,866.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,847.04/208,158.62 = 82,866.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,847.04x = 208,158.62 × 82,866.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,847.04x = 17,249,452,888.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,249,452,888.59/150,847.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,350.62

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