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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,737.11, 286,285.66 and 150,278.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,737.11, 286,285.66 and 150,278.86 is: 207,101.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,737.11 : 286,285.66 = 150,278.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,737.11/286,285.66 = 150,278.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,737.11x = 286,285.66 × 150,278.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,737.11x = 43,022,682,619.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,022,682,619.15/207,737.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,101.57

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