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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,550.14, 207,237.72 and 130,122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,550.14, 207,237.72 and 130,122.90 is: 179,118.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,550.14 : 207,237.72 = 130,122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,550.14/207,237.72 = 130,122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,550.14x = 207,237.72 × 130,122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,550.14x = 26,966,373,115.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,966,373,115.79/150,550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,118.88

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