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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,873.98, 208,193.63 and 82,887.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,873.98, 208,193.63 and 82,887.44 is: 114,377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,873.98 : 208,193.63 = 82,887.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,873.98/208,193.63 = 82,887.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,873.98x = 208,193.63 × 82,887.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,873.98x = 17,256,635,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,256,635,559.60/150,873.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,377.81

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