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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,212.67, 242,994.74 and 150,803.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,212.67, 242,994.74 and 150,803.37 is: 207,955.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,212.67 : 242,994.74 = 150,803.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,212.67/242,994.74 = 150,803.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,212.67x = 242,994.74 × 150,803.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,212.67x = 36,644,424,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,644,424,930.26/176,212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,955.68

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