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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,248.72, 207,283.46 and 89,797.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,248.72, 207,283.46 and 89,797.21 is: 123,884.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,248.72 : 207,283.46 = 89,797.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,248.72/207,283.46 = 89,797.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,248.72x = 207,283.46 × 89,797.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,248.72x = 18,613,475,419.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,613,475,419.95/150,248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,884.42

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