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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,327.33, 206,979.62 and 127,619.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,327.33, 206,979.62 and 127,619.25 is: 175,713.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,327.33 : 206,979.62 = 127,619.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,327.33/206,979.62 = 127,619.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,327.33x = 206,979.62 × 127,619.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,327.33x = 26,414,583,231.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,414,583,231.59/150,327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,713.78

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