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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,209.46, 207,298.98 and 86,551.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,209.46, 207,298.98 and 86,551.29 is: 119,446.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,209.46 : 207,298.98 = 86,551.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,209.46/207,298.98 = 86,551.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,209.46x = 207,298.98 × 86,551.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,209.46x = 17,941,994,134.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,941,994,134.68/150,209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,446.50

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