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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,451.20, 207,644.76 and 86,776.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,451.20, 207,644.76 and 86,776.56 is: 119,764.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,451.20 : 207,644.76 = 86,776.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,451.20/207,644.76 = 86,776.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,451.20x = 207,644.76 × 86,776.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,451.20x = 18,018,697,974.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,018,697,974.83/150,451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,764.40

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