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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,025.60, 225,002.40 and 86,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,025.60, 225,002.40 and 86,708.80 is: 130,042.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,025.60 : 225,002.40 = 86,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,025.60/225,002.40 = 86,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,025.60x = 225,002.40 × 86,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,025.60x = 19,509,688,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,509,688,101.12/150,025.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,042.39

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