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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,335.96, 207,412.11 and 85,758.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,335.96, 207,412.11 and 85,758.80 is: 118,317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,335.96 : 207,412.11 = 85,758.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,335.96/207,412.11 = 85,758.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,335.96x = 207,412.11 × 85,758.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,335.96x = 17,787,412,622.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,787,412,622.01/150,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,317.75

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