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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,947.78, 208,308.10 and 82,964.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,947.78, 208,308.10 and 82,964.73 is: 114,491.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,947.78 : 208,308.10 = 82,964.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,947.78/208,308.10 = 82,964.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,947.78x = 208,308.10 × 82,964.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,947.78x = 17,282,225,273.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,282,225,273.31/150,947.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,491.42

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