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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,055.58, 207,128.85 and 86,418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,055.58, 207,128.85 and 86,418.74 is: 119,287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,055.58 : 207,128.85 = 86,418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,055.58/207,128.85 = 86,418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,055.58x = 207,128.85 × 86,418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,055.58x = 17,899,814,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,899,814,234.65/150,055.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,287.89

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