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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,426.72, 207,597.60 and 86,767.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,426.72, 207,597.60 and 86,767.20 is: 119,743.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,426.72 : 207,597.60 = 86,767.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,426.72/207,597.60 = 86,767.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,426.72x = 207,597.60 × 86,767.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,426.72x = 18,012,662,478.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012,662,478.72/150,426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,743.77

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