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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,460.96, 208,586.68 and 142,471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,460.96, 208,586.68 and 142,471.36 is: 197,510.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,460.96 : 208,586.68 = 142,471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,460.96/208,586.68 = 142,471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,460.96x = 208,586.68 × 142,471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,460.96x = 29,717,627,977.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,717,627,977.48/150,460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,510.56

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