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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,005.92, 206,873.94 and 124,471.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,005.92, 206,873.94 and 124,471.66 is: 171,659.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,005.92 : 206,873.94 = 124,471.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,005.92/206,873.94 = 124,471.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,005.92x = 206,873.94 × 124,471.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,005.92x = 25,749,942,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,749,942,722.54/150,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,659.51

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