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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,039.12, 207,129.24 and 115,970.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,039.12, 207,129.24 and 115,970.67 is: 160,097.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,039.12 : 207,129.24 = 115,970.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,039.12/207,129.24 = 115,970.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,039.12x = 207,129.24 × 115,970.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,039.12x = 24,020,916,739.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,020,916,739.39/150,039.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,097.69

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