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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,259.72, 207,368.40 and 86,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,259.72, 207,368.40 and 86,601.60 is: 119,515.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,259.72 : 207,368.40 = 86,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,259.72/207,368.40 = 86,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,259.72x = 207,368.40 × 86,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,259.72x = 17,958,435,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,958,435,229.44/150,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,515.96

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