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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,233.41, 207,333.62 and 85,704.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,233.41, 207,333.62 and 85,704.07 is: 118,278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,233.41 : 207,333.62 = 85,704.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,233.41/207,333.62 = 85,704.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,233.41x = 207,333.62 × 85,704.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,233.41x = 17,769,334,639.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,769,334,639.08/150,233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,278.18

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