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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,064.02, 207,059.61 and 85,531.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,064.02, 207,059.61 and 85,531.98 is: 118,017.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,064.02 : 207,059.61 = 85,531.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,064.02/207,059.61 = 85,531.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,064.02x = 207,059.61 × 85,531.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,064.02x = 17,710,218,421.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,710,218,421.33/150,064.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,017.75

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