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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,014.58, 285,301.17 and 150,327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,014.58, 285,301.17 and 150,327.54 is: 207,176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,014.58 : 285,301.17 = 150,327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,014.58/285,301.17 = 150,327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,014.58x = 285,301.17 × 150,327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,014.58x = 42,888,623,045.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,888,623,045.22/207,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,176.82

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