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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,282.10, 225,065.37 and 86,968.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,282.10, 225,065.37 and 86,968.84 is: 130,246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,282.10 : 225,065.37 = 86,968.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,282.10/225,065.37 = 86,968.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,282.10x = 225,065.37 × 86,968.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,282.10x = 19,573,674,153.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,573,674,153.07/150,282.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,246.21

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