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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,060.21, 231,982.56 and 150,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,060.21, 231,982.56 and 150,124.08 is: 207,224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,060.21 : 231,982.56 = 150,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,060.21/231,982.56 = 150,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,060.21x = 231,982.56 × 150,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,060.21x = 34,826,168,396.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,826,168,396.04/168,060.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,224.35

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