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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,952.92, 208,316.94 and 82,977.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,952.92, 208,316.94 and 82,977.30 is: 114,509.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,952.92 : 208,316.94 = 82,977.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,952.92/208,316.94 = 82,977.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,952.92x = 208,316.94 × 82,977.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,952.92x = 17,285,577,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,285,577,225.46/150,952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,509.72

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