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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,480.46, 207,677.88 and 85,959.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,480.46, 207,677.88 and 85,959.35 is: 118,632.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,480.46 : 207,677.88 = 85,959.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,480.46/207,677.88 = 85,959.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,480.46x = 207,677.88 × 85,959.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,480.46x = 17,851,855,574.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,851,855,574.18/150,480.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,632.38

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