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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,230.24, 207,327.66 and 86,572.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,230.24, 207,327.66 and 86,572.10 is: 119,475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,230.24 : 207,327.66 = 86,572.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,230.24/207,327.66 = 86,572.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,230.24x = 207,327.66 × 86,572.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,230.24x = 17,948,790,914.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,948,790,914.29/150,230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,475.22

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