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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,979.03, 208,353.70 and 82,998.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,979.03, 208,353.70 and 82,998.87 is: 114,539.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,979.03 : 208,353.70 = 82,998.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,979.03/208,353.70 = 82,998.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,979.03x = 208,353.70 × 82,998.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,979.03x = 17,293,121,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,293,121,452.82/150,979.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,539.89

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