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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,546.14, 207,738.70 and 86,904.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,546.14, 207,738.70 and 86,904.44 is: 119,919.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,546.14 : 207,738.70 = 86,904.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,546.14/207,738.70 = 86,904.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,546.14x = 207,738.70 × 86,904.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,546.14x = 18,053,414,133.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,053,414,133.87/150,546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,919.48

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