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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,486.24, 207,672.75 and 85,964.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,486.24, 207,672.75 and 85,964.01 is: 118,631.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,486.24 : 207,672.75 = 85,964.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,486.24/207,672.75 = 85,964.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,486.24x = 207,672.75 × 85,964.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,486.24x = 17,852,382,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,852,382,357.73/150,486.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,631.33

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