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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,928.38, 208,285.17 and 82,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,928.38, 208,285.17 and 82,947.30 is: 114,469.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,928.38 : 208,285.17 = 82,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,928.38/208,285.17 = 82,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,928.38x = 208,285.17 × 82,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,928.38x = 17,276,692,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,276,692,481.54/150,928.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,469.48

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