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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,175.69, 207,265.64 and 85,645.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,175.69, 207,265.64 and 85,645.06 is: 118,203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,175.69 : 207,265.64 = 85,645.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,175.69/207,265.64 = 85,645.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,175.69x = 207,265.64 × 85,645.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,175.69x = 17,751,278,393.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,751,278,393.22/150,175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,203.41

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