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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,831.02, 208,243.50 and 134,670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,831.02, 208,243.50 and 134,670.44 is: 185,931.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,831.02 : 208,243.50 = 134,670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,831.02/208,243.50 = 134,670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,831.02x = 208,243.50 × 134,670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,831.02x = 28,044,243,772.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,044,243,772.14/150,831.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,931.54

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