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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,879.21, 208,212.48 and 81,968.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,879.21, 208,212.48 and 81,968.10 is: 113,115.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,879.21 : 208,212.48 = 81,968.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,879.21/208,212.48 = 81,968.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,879.21x = 208,212.48 × 81,968.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,879.21x = 17,066,781,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066,781,381.89/150,879.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,115.53

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