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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,508.56, 207,684.90 and 86,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,508.56, 207,684.90 and 86,867.40 is: 119,867.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,508.56 : 207,684.90 = 86,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,508.56/207,684.90 = 86,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,508.56x = 207,684.90 × 86,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,508.56x = 18,041,047,282.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,041,047,282.26/150,508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,867.25

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