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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,285.26, 206,975.49 and 116,168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,285.26, 206,975.49 and 116,168.06 is: 159,988.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,285.26 : 206,975.49 = 116,168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,285.26/206,975.49 = 116,168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,285.26x = 206,975.49 × 116,168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,285.26x = 24,043,940,105.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,043,940,105.97/150,285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,988.68

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