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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,768.86, 208,087.89 and 112,719.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,768.86, 208,087.89 and 112,719.38 is: 155,572.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,768.86 : 208,087.89 = 112,719.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,768.86/208,087.89 = 112,719.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,768.86x = 208,087.89 × 112,719.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,768.86x = 23,455,537,946.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,455,537,946.31/150,768.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,572.83

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