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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,634.08, 259,270.80 and 150,217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,634.08, 259,270.80 and 150,217.12 is: 207,568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,634.08 : 259,270.80 = 150,217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,634.08/259,270.80 = 150,217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,634.08x = 259,270.80 × 150,217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,634.08x = 38,946,912,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,946,912,876.10/187,634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,568.44

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