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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,269.02, 207,324.30 and 86,598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,269.02, 207,324.30 and 86,598.16 is: 119,478.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,269.02 : 207,324.30 = 86,598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,269.02/207,324.30 = 86,598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,269.02x = 207,324.30 × 86,598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,269.02x = 17,953,902,903.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,953,902,903.29/150,269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,478.41

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