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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,343.72, 285,734.82 and 150,665.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,343.72, 285,734.82 and 150,665.32 is: 207,627.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,343.72 : 285,734.82 = 150,665.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,343.72/285,734.82 = 150,665.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,343.72x = 285,734.82 × 150,665.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,343.72x = 43,050,328,090.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,050,328,090.44/207,343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,627.84

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