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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,449.74, 207,612.93 and 86,783.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,449.74, 207,612.93 and 86,783.74 is: 119,757.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,449.74 : 207,612.93 = 86,783.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,449.74/207,612.93 = 86,783.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,449.74x = 207,612.93 × 86,783.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,449.74x = 18,017,426,537.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,017,426,537.76/150,449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,757.11

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