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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,390.59, 207,536.27 and 89,177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,390.59, 207,536.27 and 89,177.96 is: 123,063.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,390.59 : 207,536.27 = 89,177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,390.59/207,536.27 = 89,177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,390.59x = 207,536.27 × 89,177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,390.59x = 18,507,659,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,507,659,701.04/150,390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,063.95

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