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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,522.36, 207,727.23 and 86,002.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,522.36, 207,727.23 and 86,002.22 is: 118,686.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,522.36 : 207,727.23 = 86,002.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,522.36/207,727.23 = 86,002.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,522.36x = 207,727.23 × 86,002.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,522.36x = 17,865,001,895.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,865,001,895.81/150,522.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,686.70

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