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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,889.07, 232,570.90 and 150,977.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,889.07, 232,570.90 and 150,977.54 is: 207,905.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,889.07 : 232,570.90 = 150,977.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,889.07/232,570.90 = 150,977.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,889.07x = 232,570.90 × 150,977.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,889.07x = 35,112,982,357.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,112,982,357.59/168,889.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,905.59

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