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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,544.88, 207,758.40 and 86,882.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,544.88, 207,758.40 and 86,882.48 is: 119,901.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,544.88 : 207,758.40 = 86,882.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,544.88/207,758.40 = 86,882.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,544.88x = 207,758.40 × 86,882.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,544.88x = 18,050,565,032.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,050,565,032.83/150,544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,901.55

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