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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,904.35, 208,237.77 and 82,926.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,904.35, 208,237.77 and 82,926.05 is: 114,432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,904.35 : 208,237.77 = 82,926.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,904.35/208,237.77 = 82,926.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,904.35x = 208,237.77 × 82,926.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,904.35x = 17,268,334,685.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,268,334,685.72/150,904.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,432.32

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