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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,858.03, 208,185.42 and 82,876.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,858.03, 208,185.42 and 82,876.53 is: 114,370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,858.03 : 208,185.42 = 82,876.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,858.03/208,185.42 = 82,876.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,858.03x = 208,185.42 × 82,876.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,858.03x = 17,253,685,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,253,685,206.19/150,858.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,370.35

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