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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,051.94, 207,048.68 and 86,377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,051.94, 207,048.68 and 86,377.43 is: 119,187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,051.94 : 207,048.68 = 86,377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,051.94/207,048.68 = 86,377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,051.94x = 207,048.68 × 86,377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,051.94x = 17,884,332,431.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,884,332,431.41/150,051.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,187.62

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