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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,197.37, 207,271.35 and 86,533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,197.37, 207,271.35 and 86,533.80 is: 119,416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,197.37 : 207,271.35 = 86,533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,197.37/207,271.35 = 86,533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,197.37x = 207,271.35 × 86,533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,197.37x = 17,935,977,546.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,935,977,546.63/150,197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,416.06

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