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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,568.32, 207,673.92 and 108,170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,568.32, 207,673.92 and 108,170.40 is: 149,195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,568.32 : 207,673.92 = 108,170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,568.32/207,673.92 = 108,170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,568.32x = 207,673.92 × 108,170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,568.32x = 22,464,170,995.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,464,170,995.97/150,568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,195.87

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