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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,311.94, 207,467.91 and 86,688.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,311.94, 207,467.91 and 86,688.06 is: 119,651.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,311.94 : 207,467.91 = 86,688.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,311.94/207,467.91 = 86,688.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,311.94x = 207,467.91 × 86,688.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,311.94x = 17,984,990,630.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,984,990,630.15/150,311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,651.11

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