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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,376.95, 220,164.08 and 150,978.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,376.95, 220,164.08 and 150,978.87 is: 208,562.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,376.95 : 220,164.08 = 150,978.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,376.95/220,164.08 = 150,978.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,376.95x = 220,164.08 × 150,978.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,376.95x = 33,240,123,258.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,240,123,258.10/159,376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,562.93

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