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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,314.58, 207,217.17 and 121,971.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,314.58, 207,217.17 and 121,971.06 is: 168,144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,314.58 : 207,217.17 = 121,971.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,314.58/207,217.17 = 121,971.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,314.58x = 207,217.17 × 121,971.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,314.58x = 25,274,497,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,274,497,875.10/150,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,144.02

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