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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,904.22, 208,251.27 and 82,916.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,904.22, 208,251.27 and 82,916.93 is: 114,427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,904.22 : 208,251.27 = 82,916.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,904.22/208,251.27 = 82,916.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,904.22x = 208,251.27 × 82,916.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,904.22x = 17,267,556,497.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,267,556,497.63/150,904.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,427.26

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