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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,588.08, 207,822.09 and 86,066.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,588.08, 207,822.09 and 86,066.82 is: 118,778.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,588.08 : 207,822.09 = 86,066.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,588.08/207,822.09 = 86,066.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,588.08x = 207,822.09 × 86,066.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,588.08x = 17,886,586,412.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,886,586,412.05/150,588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,778.24

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