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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,628.14, 207,859.34 and 86,095.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,628.14, 207,859.34 and 86,095.44 is: 118,807.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,628.14 : 207,859.34 = 86,095.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,628.14/207,859.34 = 86,095.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,628.14x = 207,859.34 × 86,095.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,628.14x = 17,895,741,335.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,895,741,335.41/150,628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,807.42

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