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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,304.08, 207,372.60 and 86,633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,304.08, 207,372.60 and 86,633.28 is: 119,526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,304.08 : 207,372.60 = 86,633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,304.08/207,372.60 = 86,633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,304.08x = 207,372.60 × 86,633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,304.08x = 17,965,368,520.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,965,368,520.13/150,304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,526.82

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