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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,469.52, 207,642.84 and 86,805.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,469.52, 207,642.84 and 86,805.68 is: 119,788.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,469.52 : 207,642.84 = 86,805.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,469.52/207,642.84 = 86,805.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,469.52x = 207,642.84 × 86,805.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,469.52x = 18,024,577,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,024,577,923.33/150,469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,788.90

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