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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,932.32, 208,276.50 and 82,947.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,932.32, 208,276.50 and 82,947.83 is: 114,462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,932.32 : 208,276.50 = 82,947.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,932.32/208,276.50 = 82,947.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,932.32x = 208,276.50 × 82,947.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,932.32x = 17,276,083,715.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,276,083,715.00/150,932.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,462.45

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