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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,325.26, 207,452.19 and 85,793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,325.26, 207,452.19 and 85,793.20 is: 118,396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,325.26 : 207,452.19 = 85,793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,325.26/207,452.19 = 85,793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,325.26x = 207,452.19 × 85,793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,325.26x = 17,797,987,714.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,797,987,714.53/150,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,396.52

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