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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,268.86, 225,045.47 and 86,955.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,268.86, 225,045.47 and 86,955.51 is: 130,226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,268.86 : 225,045.47 = 86,955.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,268.86/225,045.47 = 86,955.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,268.86x = 225,045.47 × 86,955.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,268.86x = 19,568,943,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,568,943,617.04/150,268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,226.21

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