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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,168.38, 207,307.32 and 86,493.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,168.38, 207,307.32 and 86,493.88 is: 119,404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,168.38 : 207,307.32 = 86,493.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,168.38/207,307.32 = 86,493.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,168.38x = 207,307.32 × 86,493.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,168.38x = 17,930,813,957.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,930,813,957.67/150,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,404.72

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