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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,773.87, 208,078.57 and 99,697.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,773.87, 208,078.57 and 99,697.84 is: 137,590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,773.87 : 208,078.57 = 99,697.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,773.87/208,078.57 = 99,697.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,773.87x = 208,078.57 × 99,697.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,773.87x = 20,744,983,583.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,744,983,583.71/150,773.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,590.04

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