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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,429.98, 207,614.10 and 86,766.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,429.98, 207,614.10 and 86,766.38 is: 119,749.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,429.98 : 207,614.10 = 86,766.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,429.98/207,614.10 = 86,766.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,429.98x = 207,614.10 × 86,766.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,429.98x = 18,013,923,893.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,013,923,893.96/150,429.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,749.56

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