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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,940.83, 311,694.16 and 150,876.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,940.83, 311,694.16 and 150,876.87 is: 226,157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,940.83 : 311,694.16 = 150,876.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,940.83/311,694.16 = 150,876.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,940.83x = 311,694.16 × 150,876.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,940.83x = 47,027,436,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,027,436,945.22/207,940.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,157.79

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