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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,926.32, 208,264.72 and 82,942.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,926.32, 208,264.72 and 82,942.48 is: 114,453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,926.32 : 208,264.72 = 82,942.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,926.32/208,264.72 = 82,942.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,926.32x = 208,264.72 × 82,942.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,926.32x = 17,273,992,373.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,273,992,373.31/150,926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,453.15

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