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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,550.06, 207,237.54 and 130,122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,550.06, 207,237.54 and 130,122.74 is: 179,118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,550.06 : 207,237.54 = 130,122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,550.06/207,237.54 = 130,122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,550.06x = 207,237.54 × 130,122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,550.06x = 26,966,316,535.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,966,316,535.66/150,550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,118.60

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