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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,235.06, 207,370.50 and 86,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,235.06, 207,370.50 and 86,615.20 is: 119,555.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,235.06 : 207,370.50 = 86,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,235.06/207,370.50 = 86,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,235.06x = 207,370.50 × 86,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,235.06x = 17,961,437,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,961,437,331.60/150,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,555.56

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