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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,269.34, 207,371.70 and 86,611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,269.34, 207,371.70 and 86,611.24 is: 119,523.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,269.34 : 207,371.70 = 86,611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,269.34/207,371.70 = 86,611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,269.34x = 207,371.70 × 86,611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,269.34x = 17,960,720,337.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,960,720,337.12/150,269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,523.52

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