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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,977.44, 208,353.53 and 82,999.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,977.44, 208,353.53 and 82,999.61 is: 114,542.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,977.44 : 208,353.53 = 82,999.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,977.44/208,353.53 = 82,999.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,977.44x = 208,353.53 × 82,999.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,977.44x = 17,293,261,679.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,293,261,679.18/150,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,542.02

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