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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,271.68, 225,049.68 and 86,958.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,271.68, 225,049.68 and 86,958.36 is: 130,230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,271.68 : 225,049.68 = 86,958.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,271.68/225,049.68 = 86,958.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,271.68x = 225,049.68 × 86,958.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,271.68x = 19,569,951,091.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,569,951,091.32/150,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,230.47

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