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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,530.88, 207,730.91 and 86,867.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,530.88, 207,730.91 and 86,867.31 is: 119,875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,530.88 : 207,730.91 = 86,867.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,530.88/207,730.91 = 86,867.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,530.88x = 207,730.91 × 86,867.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,530.88x = 18,045,024,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,045,024,921.22/150,530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,875.90

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