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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,364.98, 207,572.49 and 129,865.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,364.98, 207,572.49 and 129,865.50 is: 179,273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,364.98 : 207,572.49 = 129,865.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,364.98/207,572.49 = 129,865.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,364.98x = 207,572.49 × 129,865.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,364.98x = 26,956,505,200.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,956,505,200.10/150,364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,273.83

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