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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,004, 207,001.50 and 88,753.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,004, 207,001.50 and 88,753.36 is: 122,477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,004 : 207,001.50 = 88,753.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,004/207,001.50 = 88,753.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,004x = 207,001.50 × 88,753.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,004x = 18,372,078,650.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372,078,650.04/150,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,477.26

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