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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,941.18, 208,285.26 and 82,957.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,941.18, 208,285.26 and 82,957.40 is: 114,473.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,941.18 : 208,285.26 = 82,957.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,941.18/208,285.26 = 82,957.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,941.18x = 208,285.26 × 82,957.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,941.18x = 17,278,803,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,278,803,627.92/150,941.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,473.75

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