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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,929.32, 208,268.86 and 82,945.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,929.32, 208,268.86 and 82,945.48 is: 114,457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,929.32 : 208,268.86 = 82,945.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,929.32/208,268.86 = 82,945.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,929.32x = 208,268.86 × 82,945.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,929.32x = 17,274,960,561.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,274,960,561.75/150,929.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,457.29

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