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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,298.02, 207,364.32 and 86,627.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,298.02, 207,364.32 and 86,627.16 is: 119,518.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,298.02 : 207,364.32 = 86,627.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,298.02/207,364.32 = 86,627.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,298.02x = 207,364.32 × 86,627.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,298.02x = 17,963,382,126.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,963,382,126.93/150,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,518.42

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