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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,178.72, 206,906.76 and 123,278.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,178.72, 206,906.76 and 123,278.62 is: 169,845.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,178.72 : 206,906.76 = 123,278.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,178.72/206,906.76 = 123,278.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,178.72x = 206,906.76 × 123,278.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,178.72x = 25,507,179,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,507,179,841.47/150,178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,845.50

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