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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,275.04, 225,054.74 and 86,961.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,275.04, 225,054.74 and 86,961.74 is: 130,235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,275.04 : 225,054.74 = 86,961.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,275.04/225,054.74 = 86,961.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,275.04x = 225,054.74 × 86,961.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,275.04x = 19,571,151,785.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,571,151,785.65/150,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,235.55

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