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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,226.06, 207,358.08 and 86,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,226.06, 207,358.08 and 86,606.20 is: 119,543.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,226.06 : 207,358.08 = 86,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,226.06/207,358.08 = 86,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,226.06x = 207,358.08 × 86,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,226.06x = 17,958,495,348.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,958,495,348.10/150,226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,543.14

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