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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,716.36, 242,307.33 and 150,306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,716.36, 242,307.33 and 150,306.84 is: 207,268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,716.36 : 242,307.33 = 150,306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,716.36/242,307.33 = 150,306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,716.36x = 242,307.33 × 150,306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,716.36x = 36,420,449,081.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,420,449,081.14/175,716.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,268.40

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