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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,294.02, 207,358.80 and 86,623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,294.02, 207,358.80 and 86,623.16 is: 119,512.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,294.02 : 207,358.80 = 86,623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,294.02/207,358.80 = 86,623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,294.02x = 207,358.80 × 86,623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,294.02x = 17,962,074,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,962,074,509.81/150,294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,512.90

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