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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,592.75, 207,814.26 and 86,057.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,592.75, 207,814.26 and 86,057.89 is: 118,757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,592.75 : 207,814.26 = 86,057.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,592.75/207,814.26 = 86,057.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,592.75x = 207,814.26 × 86,057.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,592.75x = 17,884,056,727.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,884,056,727.51/150,592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,757.75

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