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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,823.56, 208,002.96 and 114,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,823.56, 208,002.96 and 114,927.60 is: 158,498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,823.56 : 208,002.96 = 114,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,823.56/208,002.96 = 114,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,823.56x = 208,002.96 × 114,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,823.56x = 23,905,280,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,905,280,985.70/150,823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,498.32

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