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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,277.46, 225,058.37 and 86,964.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,277.46, 225,058.37 and 86,964.08 is: 130,239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,277.46 : 225,058.37 = 86,964.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,277.46/225,058.37 = 86,964.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,277.46x = 225,058.37 × 86,964.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,277.46x = 19,571,992,533.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,571,992,533.24/150,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,239.05

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