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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,389.37, 208,917.52 and 82,478.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,389.37, 208,917.52 and 82,478.49 is: 113,820.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,389.37 : 208,917.52 = 82,478.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,389.37/208,917.52 = 82,478.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,389.37x = 208,917.52 × 82,478.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,389.37x = 17,231,200,539.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,231,200,539.56/151,389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,820.42

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