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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,190.72, 207,254.96 and 85,650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,190.72, 207,254.96 and 85,650.48 is: 118,192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,190.72 : 207,254.96 = 85,650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,190.72/207,254.96 = 85,650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,190.72x = 207,254.96 × 85,650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,190.72x = 17,751,486,806.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,751,486,806.38/150,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,192.97

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