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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,437.25, 207,483.86 and 127,851.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,437.25, 207,483.86 and 127,851.01 is: 176,332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,437.25 : 207,483.86 = 127,851.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,437.25/207,483.86 = 127,851.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,437.25x = 207,483.86 × 127,851.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,437.25x = 26,527,020,860.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,527,020,860.62/150,437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,332.80

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