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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,800.96, 208,186.11 and 116,270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,800.96, 208,186.11 and 116,270.27 is: 160,515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,800.96 : 208,186.11 = 116,270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,800.96/208,186.11 = 116,270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,800.96x = 208,186.11 × 116,270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,800.96x = 24,205,855,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,205,855,177.72/150,800.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,515.26

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