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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,419.19, 207,584.25 and 85,898.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,419.19, 207,584.25 and 85,898.97 is: 118,543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,419.19 : 207,584.25 = 85,898.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,419.19/207,584.25 = 85,898.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,419.19x = 207,584.25 × 85,898.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,419.19x = 17,831,273,263.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,831,273,263.22/150,419.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,543.87

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