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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,297.58, 206,938.56 and 127,589.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,297.58, 206,938.56 and 127,589.50 is: 175,672.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,297.58 : 206,938.56 = 127,589.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,297.58/206,938.56 = 127,589.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,297.58x = 206,938.56 × 127,589.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,297.58x = 26,403,187,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,403,187,401.12/150,297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,672.74

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