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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,527.88, 207,726.76 and 86,864.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,527.88, 207,726.76 and 86,864.31 is: 119,871.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,527.88 : 207,726.76 = 86,864.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,527.88/207,726.76 = 86,864.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,527.88x = 207,726.76 × 86,864.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,527.88x = 18,044,041,784.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,044,041,784.52/150,527.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,871.76

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