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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,137.24, 207,264.40 and 86,462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,137.24, 207,264.40 and 86,462.74 is: 119,361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,137.24 : 207,264.40 = 86,462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,137.24/207,264.40 = 86,462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,137.24x = 207,264.40 × 86,462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,137.24x = 17,920,646,892.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,920,646,892.13/150,137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,361.77

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