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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,212.88, 207,292.72 and 86,549.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,212.88, 207,292.72 and 86,549.32 is: 119,437.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,212.88 : 207,292.72 = 86,549.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,212.88/207,292.72 = 86,549.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,212.88x = 207,292.72 × 86,549.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,212.88x = 17,941,043,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,941,043,956.95/150,212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,437.45

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