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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,201.38, 207,276.28 and 85,668.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,201.38, 207,276.28 and 85,668.95 is: 118,222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,201.38 : 207,276.28 = 85,668.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,201.38/207,276.28 = 85,668.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,201.38x = 207,276.28 × 85,668.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,201.38x = 17,757,141,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,757,141,571.52/150,201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,222.22

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