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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,973.26, 208,343.64 and 82,996.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,973.26, 208,343.64 and 82,996.12 is: 114,534.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,973.26 : 208,343.64 = 82,996.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,973.26/208,343.64 = 82,996.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,973.26x = 208,343.64 × 82,996.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,973.26x = 17,291,713,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,291,713,746.68/150,973.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,534.94

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