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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,257.19, 207,360.51 and 85,736.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,257.19, 207,360.51 and 85,736.93 is: 118,320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,257.19 : 207,360.51 = 85,736.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,257.19/207,360.51 = 85,736.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,257.19x = 207,360.51 × 85,736.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,257.19x = 17,778,454,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,778,454,049.04/150,257.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,320.16

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