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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,932.92, 208,289.32 and 82,957.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,932.92, 208,289.32 and 82,957.32 is: 114,482.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,932.92 : 208,289.32 = 82,957.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,932.92/208,289.32 = 82,957.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,932.92x = 208,289.32 × 82,957.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,932.92x = 17,279,123,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,279,123,771.82/150,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,482.14

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