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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,727.50, 208,004.76 and 94,171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,727.50, 208,004.76 and 94,171.68 is: 129,957.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,727.50 : 208,004.76 = 94,171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,727.50/208,004.76 = 94,171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,727.50x = 208,004.76 × 94,171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,727.50x = 19,588,157,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,588,157,697.20/150,727.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,957.42

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