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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,199.06, 207,320.82 and 86,579.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,199.06, 207,320.82 and 86,579.20 is: 119,505.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,199.06 : 207,320.82 = 86,579.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,199.06/207,320.82 = 86,579.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,199.06x = 207,320.82 × 86,579.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,199.06x = 17,949,670,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,949,670,738.94/150,199.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,505.88

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