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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,085.44, 206,877.60 and 101,672.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,085.44, 206,877.60 and 101,672.64 is: 140,145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,085.44 : 206,877.60 = 101,672.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,085.44/206,877.60 = 101,672.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,085.44x = 206,877.60 × 101,672.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,085.44x = 21,033,791,748.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,033,791,748.86/150,085.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,145.45

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