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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,268.02, 207,322.92 and 86,597.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,268.02, 207,322.92 and 86,597.16 is: 119,477.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,268.02 : 207,322.92 = 86,597.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,268.02/207,322.92 = 86,597.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,268.02x = 207,322.92 × 86,597.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,268.02x = 17,953,576,074.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,953,576,074.91/150,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,477.03

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