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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,312.08, 207,570.12 and 112,520.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,312.08, 207,570.12 and 112,520.72 is: 155,382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,312.08 : 207,570.12 = 112,520.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,312.08/207,570.12 = 112,520.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,312.08x = 207,570.12 × 112,520.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,312.08x = 23,355,939,352.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,355,939,352.89/150,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,382.98

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