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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,174.95, 207,316.41 and 86,500.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,174.95, 207,316.41 and 86,500.44 is: 119,413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,174.95 : 207,316.41 = 86,500.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,174.95/207,316.41 = 86,500.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,174.95x = 207,316.41 × 86,500.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,174.95x = 17,932,960,684.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,932,960,684.22/150,174.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,413.80

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