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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,160.78, 207,131.78 and 99,173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,160.78, 207,131.78 and 99,173.61 is: 136,800.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,160.78 : 207,131.78 = 99,173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,160.78/207,131.78 = 99,173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,160.78x = 207,131.78 × 99,173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,160.78x = 20,542,006,368.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,542,006,368.33/150,160.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,800.08

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