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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,792.84, 208,001.52 and 108,408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,792.84, 208,001.52 and 108,408.24 is: 149,536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,792.84 : 208,001.52 = 108,408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,792.84/208,001.52 = 108,408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,792.84x = 208,001.52 × 108,408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,792.84x = 22,549,078,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,549,078,700.52/150,792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,536.80

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