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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,369.84, 207,463.68 and 86,699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,369.84, 207,463.68 and 86,699.52 is: 119,618.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,369.84 : 207,463.68 = 86,699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,369.84/207,463.68 = 86,699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,369.84x = 207,463.68 × 86,699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,369.84x = 17,987,001,473.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,987,001,473.43/150,369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,618.41

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