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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,269.55, 225,046.50 and 86,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,269.55, 225,046.50 and 86,956.20 is: 130,227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,269.55 : 225,046.50 = 86,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,269.55/225,046.50 = 86,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,269.55x = 225,046.50 × 86,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,269.55x = 19,569,188,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,569,188,463.30/150,269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,227.24

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