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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,006.92, 206,875.32 and 124,472.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,006.92, 206,875.32 and 124,472.66 is: 171,660.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,006.92 : 206,875.32 = 124,472.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,006.92/206,875.32 = 124,472.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,006.92x = 206,875.32 × 124,472.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,006.92x = 25,750,321,368.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,750,321,368.75/150,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,660.89

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