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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,521.40, 207,729.14 and 99,444.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,521.40, 207,729.14 and 99,444.53 is: 137,239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,521.40 : 207,729.14 = 99,444.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,521.40/207,729.14 = 99,444.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,521.40x = 207,729.14 × 99,444.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,521.40x = 20,657,526,716.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,657,526,716.70/150,521.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,239.80

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