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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,223.92, 207,248.40 and 86,527.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,223.92, 207,248.40 and 86,527.68 is: 119,373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,223.92 : 207,248.40 = 86,527.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,223.92/207,248.40 = 86,527.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,223.92x = 207,248.40 × 86,527.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,223.92x = 17,932,723,235.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,932,723,235.71/150,223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,373.29

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