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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,916.53, 208,178.08 and 94,229.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,916.53, 208,178.08 and 94,229.49 is: 129,982.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,916.53 : 208,178.08 = 94,229.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,916.53/208,178.08 = 94,229.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,916.53x = 208,178.08 × 94,229.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,916.53x = 19,616,513,626.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,616,513,626.21/150,916.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,982.54

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