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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,270.78, 207,373.35 and 86,608.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,270.78, 207,373.35 and 86,608.14 is: 119,519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,270.78 : 207,373.35 = 86,608.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,270.78/207,373.35 = 86,608.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,270.78x = 207,373.35 × 86,608.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,270.78x = 17,960,220,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,960,220,129.07/150,270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,519.05

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