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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,087.95, 207,132.61 and 85,558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,087.95, 207,132.61 and 85,558.72 is: 118,077.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,087.95 : 207,132.61 = 85,558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,087.95/207,132.61 = 85,558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,087.95x = 207,132.61 × 85,558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,087.95x = 17,722,000,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,722,000,981.86/150,087.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,077.44

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