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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,296.58, 206,937.18 and 127,588.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,296.58, 206,937.18 and 127,588.50 is: 175,671.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,296.58 : 206,937.18 = 127,588.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,296.58/206,937.18 = 127,588.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,296.58x = 206,937.18 × 127,588.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,296.58x = 26,402,804,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,402,804,390.43/150,296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,671.36

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