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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,929.82, 208,284.15 and 94,374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,929.82, 208,284.15 and 94,374.30 is: 130,237.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,929.82 : 208,284.15 = 94,374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,929.82/208,284.15 = 94,374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,929.82x = 208,284.15 × 94,374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,929.82x = 19,656,670,857.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,656,670,857.35/150,929.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,237.16

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