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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,545.87, 207,762.48 and 86,887.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,545.87, 207,762.48 and 86,887.76 is: 119,910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,545.87 : 207,762.48 = 86,887.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,545.87/207,762.48 = 86,887.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,545.87x = 207,762.48 × 86,887.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,545.87x = 18,052,015,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052,015,460.43/150,545.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,910.40

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