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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,039.50, 207,129.77 and 115,971.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,039.50, 207,129.77 and 115,971.05 is: 160,098.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,039.50 : 207,129.77 = 115,971.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,039.50/207,129.77 = 115,971.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,039.50x = 207,129.77 × 115,971.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,039.50x = 24,021,057,720.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,021,057,720.91/150,039.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,098.23

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