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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,005.20, 207,019.72 and 86,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,005.20, 207,019.72 and 86,363.60 is: 119,188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,005.20 : 207,019.72 = 86,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,005.20/207,019.72 = 86,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,005.20x = 207,019.72 × 86,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,005.20x = 17,878,968,290.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,878,968,290.19/150,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,188.99

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