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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,453.20, 207,647.52 and 86,778.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,453.20, 207,647.52 and 86,778.56 is: 119,767.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,453.20 : 207,647.52 = 86,778.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,453.20/207,647.52 = 86,778.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,453.20x = 207,647.52 × 86,778.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,453.20x = 18,019,352,773.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,019,352,773.17/150,453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,767.16

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