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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,868.09, 208,201.62 and 82,889.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,868.09, 208,201.62 and 82,889.46 is: 114,389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,868.09 : 208,201.62 = 82,889.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,868.09/208,201.62 = 82,889.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,868.09x = 208,201.62 × 82,889.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,868.09x = 17,257,718,811.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,257,718,811.92/150,868.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,389.46

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