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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,976.52, 208,343.30 and 82,993.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,976.52, 208,343.30 and 82,993.62 is: 114,528.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,976.52 : 208,343.30 = 82,993.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,976.52/208,343.30 = 82,993.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,976.52x = 208,343.30 × 82,993.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,976.52x = 17,291,164,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,291,164,669.75/150,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,528.83

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