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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,342.72, 285,733.44 and 150,664.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,342.72, 285,733.44 and 150,664.32 is: 207,626.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,342.72 : 285,733.44 = 150,664.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,342.72/285,733.44 = 150,664.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,342.72x = 285,733.44 × 150,664.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,342.72x = 43,049,834,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,049,834,438.86/207,342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,626.46

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