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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,430.52, 207,474.54 and 127,844.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,430.52, 207,474.54 and 127,844.27 is: 176,323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,430.52 : 207,474.54 = 127,844.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,430.52/207,474.54 = 127,844.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,430.52x = 207,474.54 × 127,844.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,430.52x = 26,524,431,897.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,524,431,897.73/150,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,323.48

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