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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,202.44, 207,331.12 and 86,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,202.44, 207,331.12 and 86,565.60 is: 119,490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,202.44 : 207,331.12 = 86,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,202.44/207,331.12 = 86,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,202.44x = 207,331.12 × 86,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,202.44x = 17,947,742,801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,947,742,801.47/150,202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,490.35

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