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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,926.12, 208,267.96 and 82,941.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,926.12, 208,267.96 and 82,941.64 is: 114,453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,926.12 : 208,267.96 = 82,941.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,926.12/208,267.96 = 82,941.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,926.12x = 208,267.96 × 82,941.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,926.12x = 17,274,086,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,274,086,161.85/150,926.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,453.92

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