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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,184.17, 207,233.70 and 89,742.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,184.17, 207,233.70 and 89,742.03 is: 123,831.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,184.17 : 207,233.70 = 89,742.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,184.17/207,233.70 = 89,742.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,184.17x = 207,233.70 × 89,742.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,184.17x = 18,597,572,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,597,572,922.41/150,184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,831.78

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