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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,323.78, 207,446.36 and 86,661.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,323.78, 207,446.36 and 86,661.02 is: 119,591.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,323.78 : 207,446.36 = 86,661.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,323.78/207,446.36 = 86,661.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,323.78x = 207,446.36 × 86,661.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,323.78x = 17,977,513,152.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977,513,152.89/150,323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,591.94

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