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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,688.22, 207,870.44 and 114,815.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,688.22, 207,870.44 and 114,815.93 is: 158,385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,688.22 : 207,870.44 = 114,815.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,688.22/207,870.44 = 114,815.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,688.22x = 207,870.44 × 114,815.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,688.22x = 23,866,836,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,866,836,274.68/150,688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,385.55

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