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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,611.76, 207,821.10 and 86,937.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,611.76, 207,821.10 and 86,937.26 is: 119,960.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,611.76 : 207,821.10 = 86,937.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,611.76/207,821.10 = 86,937.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,611.76x = 207,821.10 × 86,937.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,611.76x = 18,067,397,004.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,067,397,004.19/150,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,960.07

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