Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,549.70, 207,743.61 and 86,908
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 150,549.70, 207,743.61 and 86,908 is: 119,924.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,549.70 : 207,743.61 = 86,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,549.70/207,743.61 = 86,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,549.70x = 207,743.61 × 86,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,549.70x = 18,054,581,657.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,054,581,657.88/150,549.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,924.39
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