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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,099.96, 207,158.22 and 86,436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,099.96, 207,158.22 and 86,436.12 is: 119,293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,099.96 : 207,158.22 = 86,436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,099.96/207,158.22 = 86,436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,099.96x = 207,158.22 × 86,436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,099.96x = 17,905,952,762.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,905,952,762.91/150,099.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,293.52

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