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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,902.63, 208,245.57 and 82,923.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,902.63, 208,245.57 and 82,923.98 is: 114,435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,902.63 : 208,245.57 = 82,923.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,902.63/208,245.57 = 82,923.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,902.63x = 208,245.57 × 82,923.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,902.63x = 17,268,551,481.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,268,551,481.77/150,902.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,435.06

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