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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,577.26, 207,773.01 and 86,903.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,577.26, 207,773.01 and 86,903.16 is: 119,912.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,577.26 : 207,773.01 = 86,903.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,577.26/207,773.01 = 86,903.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,577.26x = 207,773.01 × 86,903.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,577.26x = 18,056,131,131.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,056,131,131.71/150,577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,912.74

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