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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,207.06, 207,331.86 and 86,587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,207.06, 207,331.86 and 86,587.20 is: 119,516.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,207.06 : 207,331.86 = 86,587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,207.06/207,331.86 = 86,587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,207.06x = 207,331.86 × 86,587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,207.06x = 17,952,285,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,952,285,228.19/150,207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,516.92

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