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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,972.31, 208,344.38 and 82,992.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,972.31, 208,344.38 and 82,992.15 is: 114,530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,972.31 : 208,344.38 = 82,992.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,972.31/208,344.38 = 82,992.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,972.31x = 208,344.38 × 82,992.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,972.31x = 17,290,947,035.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,290,947,035.69/150,972.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,530.59

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