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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,883.44, 208,222.64 and 82,904.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,883.44, 208,222.64 and 82,904.66 is: 114,410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,883.44 : 208,222.64 = 82,904.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,883.44/208,222.64 = 82,904.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,883.44x = 208,222.64 × 82,904.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,883.44x = 17,262,627,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,262,627,173.50/150,883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,410.35

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