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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,191.08, 207,309.78 and 86,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,191.08, 207,309.78 and 86,571.20 is: 119,494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,191.08 : 207,309.78 = 86,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,191.08/207,309.78 = 86,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,191.08x = 207,309.78 × 86,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,191.08x = 17,947,056,426.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,947,056,426.34/150,191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,494.82

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