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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,528.38, 207,727.45 and 86,864.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,528.38, 207,727.45 and 86,864.81 is: 119,872.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,528.38 : 207,727.45 = 86,864.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,528.38/207,727.45 = 86,864.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,528.38x = 207,727.45 × 86,864.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,528.38x = 18,044,205,584.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,044,205,584.62/150,528.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,872.45

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