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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,300.54, 207,414.81 and 86,637.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,300.54, 207,414.81 and 86,637.78 is: 119,560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,300.54 : 207,414.81 = 86,637.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,300.54/207,414.81 = 86,637.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,300.54x = 207,414.81 × 86,637.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,300.54x = 17,969,958,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,969,958,677.52/150,300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,560.17

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