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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,174.06, 207,286.32 and 86,554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,174.06, 207,286.32 and 86,554.20 is: 119,471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,174.06 : 207,286.32 = 86,554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,174.06/207,286.32 = 86,554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,174.06x = 207,286.32 × 86,554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,174.06x = 17,941,501,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,941,501,598.54/150,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,471.38

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