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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,933.17, 208,274.22 and 82,949.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,933.17, 208,274.22 and 82,949.40 is: 114,462.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,933.17 : 208,274.22 = 82,949.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,933.17/208,274.22 = 82,949.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,933.17x = 208,274.22 × 82,949.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,933.17x = 17,276,221,584.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,276,221,584.47/150,933.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,462.72

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