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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,545.37, 207,761.79 and 86,887.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,545.37, 207,761.79 and 86,887.26 is: 119,909.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,545.37 : 207,761.79 = 86,887.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,545.37/207,761.79 = 86,887.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,545.37x = 207,761.79 × 86,887.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,545.37x = 18,051,852,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,051,852,665.80/150,545.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,909.72

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