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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,267.86, 225,043.97 and 86,954.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,267.86, 225,043.97 and 86,954.51 is: 130,224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,267.86 : 225,043.97 = 86,954.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,267.86/225,043.97 = 86,954.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,267.86x = 225,043.97 × 86,954.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,267.86x = 19,568,588,756.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,568,588,756.76/150,267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,224.71

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