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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,427.98, 207,611.34 and 86,764.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,427.98, 207,611.34 and 86,764.38 is: 119,746.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,427.98 : 207,611.34 = 86,764.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,427.98/207,611.34 = 86,764.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,427.98x = 207,611.34 × 86,764.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,427.98x = 18,013,269,196.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,013,269,196.07/150,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,746.80

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