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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,717.36, 242,308.71 and 150,307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,717.36, 242,308.71 and 150,307.84 is: 207,269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,717.36 : 242,308.71 = 150,307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,717.36/242,308.71 = 150,307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,717.36x = 242,308.71 × 150,307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,717.36x = 36,420,898,813.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,420,898,813.29/175,717.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,269.78

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