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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,264.55, 225,039.04 and 86,951.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,264.55, 225,039.04 and 86,951.24 is: 130,219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,264.55 : 225,039.04 = 86,951.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,264.55/225,039.04 = 86,951.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,264.55x = 225,039.04 × 86,951.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,264.55x = 19,567,423,141.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,567,423,141.65/150,264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,219.82

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