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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,867.08, 208,200.24 and 82,888.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,867.08, 208,200.24 and 82,888.46 is: 114,388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,867.08 : 208,200.24 = 82,888.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,867.08/208,200.24 = 82,888.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,867.08x = 208,200.24 × 82,888.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,867.08x = 17,257,396,224.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,257,396,224.23/150,867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,388.08

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