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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,876.08, 208,212.46 and 82,897.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,876.08, 208,212.46 and 82,897.29 is: 114,400.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,876.08 : 208,212.46 = 82,897.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,876.08/208,212.46 = 82,897.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,876.08x = 208,212.46 × 82,897.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,876.08x = 17,260,248,678.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260,248,678.23/150,876.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,400.17

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