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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,931.90, 208,291.01 and 82,951.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,931.90, 208,291.01 and 82,951.28 is: 114,475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,931.90 : 208,291.01 = 82,951.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,931.90/208,291.01 = 82,951.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,931.90x = 208,291.01 × 82,951.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,931.90x = 17,278,005,891.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,278,005,891.99/150,931.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,475.51

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