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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,870.16, 208,200.04 and 81,959.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,870.16, 208,200.04 and 81,959.12 is: 113,103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,870.16 : 208,200.04 = 81,959.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,870.16/208,200.04 = 81,959.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,870.16x = 208,200.04 × 81,959.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,870.16x = 17,063,892,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,063,892,062.36/150,870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,103.16

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