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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,289.28, 207,398.88 and 86,626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,289.28, 207,398.88 and 86,626.64 is: 119,544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,289.28 : 207,398.88 = 86,626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,289.28/207,398.88 = 86,626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,289.28x = 207,398.88 × 86,626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,289.28x = 17,966,268,114.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,966,268,114.16/150,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,544.58

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