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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,549.14, 207,236.35 and 130,121.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,549.14, 207,236.35 and 130,121.89 is: 179,117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,549.14 : 207,236.35 = 130,121.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,549.14/207,236.35 = 130,121.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,549.14x = 207,236.35 × 130,121.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,549.14x = 26,965,985,538.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,965,985,538.70/150,549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,117.50

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