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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,931.82, 208,275.82 and 82,947.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,931.82, 208,275.82 and 82,947.33 is: 114,461.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,931.82 : 208,275.82 = 82,947.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,931.82/208,275.82 = 82,947.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,931.82x = 208,275.82 × 82,947.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,931.82x = 17,275,922,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,275,922,757.82/150,931.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,461.77

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