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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,886.72, 208,222.84 and 81,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,886.72, 208,222.84 and 81,975.60 is: 113,125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,886.72 : 208,222.84 = 81,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,886.72/208,222.84 = 81,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,886.72x = 208,222.84 × 81,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,886.72x = 17,069,192,242.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,069,192,242.70/150,886.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,125.88

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