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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,222.24, 207,316.62 and 86,564.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,222.24, 207,316.62 and 86,564.10 is: 119,464.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,222.24 : 207,316.62 = 86,564.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,222.24/207,316.62 = 86,564.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,222.24x = 207,316.62 × 86,564.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,222.24x = 17,946,176,625.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,946,176,625.34/150,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,464.18

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