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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,548.14, 207,234.97 and 130,120.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,548.14, 207,234.97 and 130,120.89 is: 179,116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,548.14 : 207,234.97 = 130,120.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,548.14/207,234.97 = 130,120.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,548.14x = 207,234.97 × 130,120.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,548.14x = 26,965,598,735.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,965,598,735.52/150,548.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,116.12

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