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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,337.12, 207,462.16 and 86,671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,337.12, 207,462.16 and 86,671.12 is: 119,604.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,337.12 : 207,462.16 = 86,671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,337.12/207,462.16 = 86,671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,337.12x = 207,462.16 × 86,671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,337.12x = 17,980,977,764.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,980,977,764.82/150,337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,604.38

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