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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,354.08, 207,483.19 and 85,826.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,354.08, 207,483.19 and 85,826.65 is: 118,437.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,354.08 : 207,483.19 = 85,826.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,354.08/207,483.19 = 85,826.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,354.08x = 207,483.19 × 85,826.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,354.08x = 17,807,587,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,807,587,129.01/150,354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,437.67

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