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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,286.26, 206,976.87 and 116,169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,286.26, 206,976.87 and 116,169.06 is: 159,990.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,286.26 : 206,976.87 = 116,169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,286.26/206,976.87 = 116,169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,286.26x = 206,976.87 × 116,169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,286.26x = 24,044,308,429.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,044,308,429.64/150,286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,990.06

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