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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,737.40, 207,945.72 and 90,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,737.40, 207,945.72 and 90,279 is: 124,541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,737.40 : 207,945.72 = 90,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,737.40/207,945.72 = 90,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,737.40x = 207,945.72 × 90,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,737.40x = 18,773,131,655.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,773,131,655.88/150,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,541.96

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